PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

University of Saint Joseph

Also known as: USJ

📍 West Hartford, Connecticut🏛️ Urban Setting👥 838 Undergrads🔗 www.usj.edu

Overview

University of Saint Joseph is an small private non-profit research university in West Hartford, Connecticut. It enrolls about 838 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 79%. Graduates earn a median of $59,908 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

79%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

950

440–610

Net Price

$27,989

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

82%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$59,908

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

SAT Average

950

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200440 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200410 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$47,278

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$47,278

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$59,900

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$27,989

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$24,563
$30,001 – $48,000	$23,940
$48,001 – $75,000	$24,054
$75,001 – $110,000	$27,701
$110,001 +	$31,958

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

70.7%

Academics & Programs

University of Saint Joseph offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

42.8%

Family & Consumer Sciences

8.4%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

8.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

8.4%

Psychology

7.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.1%

Public Administration & Social Services

4.2%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

3.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

50%

Retention (FT)

82%

% Earning >$25K

85%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$52,053

8 years

$60,622

10 years

$59,908

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

52.9%

White

71.4%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

59.3%

Black or African American

10.5%

Asian

6.2%

Hispanic / Latino

18.5%

Two or more races

2.4%

International

1.6%

Gender

Women

68.6%

Men

31.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Saint Joseph hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 79%. Admitted students average an SAT of 950.

How much does University of Saint Joseph cost?

In-state tuition is $47,278, and out-of-state is $47,278. Average net price after financial aid is $27,989.

What is University of Saint Joseph known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Family & Consumer Sciences, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph?

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 82% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.