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Saint Joseph's College, popularly referred to as SJC, was originally established in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood. Initially known as the St. Joseph's College for Women, it became coeducational and was renamed the Saint Joseph's College in 1970. The main campus of SJC is located in Brooklyn, New York.
Students of Saint Joseph’s College - Main Campus are offered a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. SJC offers study through the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of Saint Joseph’s College - Main Campus are known as the Bears. They participate in volleyball, tennis, cross country, basketball, baseball, and softball, and are members of the NCAA Division III, USCAA, HVWAC, and the HVMAC.
Saint Joseph's College is in a large city, in Brooklyn, NY. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Saint Joseph's College earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Saint Joseph's College include medicine, business and management, computer science and engineering, and medical administration.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 410 to 500 for students at Saint Joseph's College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 540.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Saint Joseph's College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,252 students (966 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Saint Joseph's College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. The student body at Saint Joseph's College is essentially female.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Josephs College Main Campus
245 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205-3688
General Phone: (718) 636-6800
http://www.sjcny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 152 | business management, accounting, business and related services, human resources |
| Education and Teaching | 47 | special ed, reading teaching, social studies teaching, elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 37 | various nursing |
| Medical Administration | 29 | health care facilities management |
| Medicine | 26 | health professions |
| Family and Social Work | 24 | community organization, family studies, adult development and aging |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | social services, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | information science, computer services management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical assistant |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph's College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 230 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 84 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Joseph's College had a total enrollment of 1,252 students (966 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 825 | 614 | 74% | 130 | 21% |
| Men | 208 | 146 | 70% | 42 | 29% |
| Women | 617 | 468 | 76% | 88 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 510 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not 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 | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,963 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,963 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Joseph's College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 282500)
Saint Joseph's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $87,239 | 4 | $93,431 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $73,202 | 9 | $80,162 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $64,699 | 14 | $65,716 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $54,637 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $69,246 | 30 | $72,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Joseph's College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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