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Saint Joseph College can be found in West Hartford, Connecticut (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 Post-Master's certificate 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, 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 538 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 521 to 559, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Saint Joseph College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 1,858 students were enrolled in Saint Joseph College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at Saint Joseph College are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Saint Joseph College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Great Northeast Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Saint Joseph College, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Roman Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population while maintaining a strong commitment to developing the potential of women. The College is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Joseph College
1678 Asylum Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117-2791
General Phone: (860) 232-4571
Admissions Phone: (860) 231-5216
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 231-5223
http://www.sjc.edu
Saint Joseph College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 142 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, science teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 68 | social work, child development, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 60 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, clinical social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | English, American studies, social studies, Spanish language, social services, liberal arts and sciences, area studies, sociology, ... |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management, accounting, management science, managerial economics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | pastoral counseling, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 171 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Saint Joseph College had a total enrollment of 1,858 students (1,340 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 81% |
| Part-Time | 19% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 91% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| New York | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Saint Joseph College offers campus housing for 410 of its 1,340 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Hartford, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,051 | 755 | 72% | 253 | 34% |
| Women | 1,051 | 755 | 72% | 251 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 538 | 604 |
| SAT Math | 521 | 559 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 231-5216
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,225 |
| Room and board | $ 12,255 |
| Room charge | $ 4,345 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 6,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Joseph College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 140900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 231-5223
Saint Joseph College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $79,800 | 11 | $77,009 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $64,034 | 21 | $64,560 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $50,359 | 19 | $51,822 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $62,023 | 51 | $62,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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Therapy And Counseling
Education And Teaching
Family And Social Work
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