The campus of Saint Joseph Seminary College is in , , which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Saint Joseph Seminary College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Saint Joseph Seminary College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, Saint Joseph Seminary College had 151 students enrolled (96 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Saint Joseph Seminary College are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Saint Joseph Seminary College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Joseph Seminary College
75376 River Road
Saint Benedict, LA 70457
General Phone: (985) 867-2232
Admissions Phone: (985) 867-2225
Financial Aid Phone: (985) 867-2229
http://www.sjasc.edu
Saint Joseph Seminary College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Saint Joseph Seminary College had a total enrollment of 151 students (96 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 22% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 67% |
| Mississippi | 33% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Saint Joseph Seminary College offers campus housing for 80 of its 96 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 9 | 100% | 9 | 100% |
| Men | 9 | 9 | 100% | 9 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (985) 867-2225
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,835 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,835 |
| Room and board | $ 7,415 |
| Room charge | $ 3,835 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,225 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Joseph Seminary College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (985) 867-2229
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $32,667 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $32,667 | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $21,733 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $21,733 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Joseph Seminary College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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