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Saint Joseph College was established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932. This Roman Catholic institute is an undergraduate college for women with a coeducational graduate degree program. The sprawling 84-acre campus of the college is located in West Hartford, Connecticut.
The students of Saint Joseph College can opt for undergraduate and graduate programs of study in the fields of accounting, art history, computer science, family studies, education, English, foreign languages, history, information technology, and international studies, among others. The academic divisions of the college include:
The athletics department of Saint Joseph College fields teams in volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, cross country, basketball, and lacrosse. The teams, nicknamed the Blue Jays, are members of the Eastern College Athletic Conference, the NCAA Division III, and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The basketball, volleyball, tennis, and softball teams have won a number of national championships.
Saint Joseph College can be found in West Hartford, CT (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Saint Joseph College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Saint Joseph College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching, family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Saint Joseph College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 420 to 510, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Saint Joseph College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Saint Joseph College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,773 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Saint Joseph College, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Saint Joseph College. The school offers students meal plans. Saint Joseph College student athletes compete in Great Northeast Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Joseph College
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117-2764
General Phone: (860) 232-4571
http://www.sjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 139 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, education courses, urban education, secondary teaching, special education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 49 | psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 42 | social work, child development, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, social work courses |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | English, liberal arts and sciences, social studies, history, sociology, American studies, interdisciplinary studies, area studies, ... |
| Science | 33 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Business and Management | 30 | management science, business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | nutrition sciences |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 215 | 16 |
| Bachelor's degree | 186 | 27 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Joseph College had a total enrollment of 1,773 students (1,300 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 84% |
| New York | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Saint Joseph College offers campus housing for 394 of its 1,300 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Hartford, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut 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 | 1,268 | 1,043 | 82% | 225 | 22% |
| Women | 1,268 | 1,043 | 82% | 225 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| 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 | $ 25,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,940 |
| Room and board | $ 11,980 |
| Room charge | $ 5,474 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 6,506 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,620 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Joseph College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 140900)
Saint Joseph College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 6 | $84,545 | 11 | $85,926 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $67,257 | 21 | $69,910 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $58,245 | 19 | $55,187 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $69,621 | 52 | $67,493 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Science, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Urban Education and Leadership
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Joseph College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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