Students attend College of St Joseph in Rutland, VT, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. College of St Joseph is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
College of St Joseph has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. College of St Joseph is known for its programs in education and teaching, therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 490.
There are 442 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at College of St Joseph are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. College of St Joseph offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. College of St Joseph values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunrise Conference, Sunrise Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College of St. Joseph is an independent Catholic college that educates men and women of varied faiths and backgrounds for lives of continuing personal and professional growth, intellectual development, and service to the community."
More complete details are provided below.
College of St Joseph
71 Clement Road
Rutland , VT 05701-3899
http://www.csj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 55 | education, special ed, school counseling, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, reading teaching, history teaching |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | English, liberal arts and humanities, history |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | behavioral sciences, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | human services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 1 | resort management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | health service and sciences, radiation therapist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for College of St Joseph in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 16 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 59 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, College of St Joseph had a total enrollment of 442 students (329 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
Racial Diversity:
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 42% |
| New York | 24% |
| Maine | 12% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| California | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
College of St Joseph offers campus housing for 160 of its 329 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rutland, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 88 | 88% | 46 | 52% |
| Men | 0 | 0 | 0% | 24 | 0% |
| Women | 0 | 0 | 0% | 22 | 0% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,790 |
| Room and board | $ 8,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
College of St Joseph participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $40,750 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $40,994 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Baseball | Sunrise Conference |
Business And Management
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Computer Science And Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education And Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Family And Social Work
Human Services, General
Liberal Arts
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Medical Support And Technology
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Security And Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Therapy And Counseling
Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College of St Joseph Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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