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Rensselaer, Indiana is home to Saint Josephs College. Rensselaer is a town not particularly near any major cities. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Josephs College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Saint Josephs College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in music and mathematics.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Saint Josephs College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,003 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Saint Josephs College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Saint Josephs College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Saint Josephs College values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference and Independent Mid-South Region. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Josephs College
US Highway 231
Rensselaer, IN 47978
General Phone: (219) 866-6000
Admissions Phone: (219) 866-6170
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 866-6163
http://www.saintjoe.edu
Saint Josephs College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 36 | business, marketing, accounting, finance, accounting and computer science, international business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, Spanish teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | political science, economics, creative writing, English, history, international relations, sociology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religious music, pastoral counseling, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Science | 10 | biochemistry, biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Media | 7 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Music | 7 | music history and theory, music management |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | human services, social work |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | registered nursing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Josephs College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 160 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Saint Josephs College had a total enrollment of 1,003 students (932 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 73% |
| Illinois | 14% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Saint Josephs College offers campus housing for 806 of its 932 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rensselaer, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,363 | 1,061 | 78% | 233 | 22% |
| Men | 773 | 579 | 75% | 120 | 21% |
| Women | 590 | 482 | 82% | 113 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (219) 866-6170
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,600 |
| Room and board | $ 6,480 |
| Room charge | $ 2,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Josephs College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 866-6163
Saint Josephs 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 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 | $55,430 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $46,166 | 9 | $45,125 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $44,110 | 10 | $40,448 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $46,771 | 21 | $43,285 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 93 | 258 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 61 | 87 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Computer Science
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Josephs College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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