The campus of Saint Joseph Seminary College is in St. Benedict, LA, 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.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Saint Joseph Seminary College had 171 students enrolled (105 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
St. Benedict, LA 70457
General Phone: (985) 867-2238
http://www.sjasc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 9 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Joseph Seminary College had a total enrollment of 171 students (105 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 23% |
| 65+ | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 25% |
| Louisiana | 25% |
| Georgia | 25% |
| Alabama | 13% |
| Arkansas | 13% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Saint Joseph Seminary College offers campus housing for 100 of its 105 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,500 |
| Room and board | $ 10,784 |
| Room charge | $ 5,724 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
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 | * | 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $28,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $28,121 |
*: 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 degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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