Standish, Maine is home to Saint Josephs College. Standish is a rural site not far from an urban area. 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 commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and medical adminstration.
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 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Saint Josephs College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,636 enrolled students (as of 2005). Saint Josephs College has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Saint Josephs College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents and North Atlantic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Josephs College
278 Whites Bridge Rd
Standish, ME 04084-5263
General Phone: (207) 892-6766
Admissions Phone: (207) 893-7746
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 893-6612
http://www.sjcme.edu
Saint Josephs College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 125 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Education And Teaching | 80 | education, physical education teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Business And Management | 51 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | sociology, history, English, general studies, social services, American studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Media | 16 | mass communication, advertising |
| Science | 14 | biology, marine biology, chemistry courses |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | pastoral counseling, theology, philosophy, Christian studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | radiation therapist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | human services |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Josephs College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 337 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 104 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Saint Josephs College had a total enrollment of 3,636 students (2,137 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 61% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 54% |
| Massachusetts | 20% |
| New Hampshire | 14% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Saint Josephs College offers campus housing for 829 of its 2,137 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Standish, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,169 | 905 | 77% | 285 | 31% |
| Men | 450 | 343 | 76% | 96 | 28% |
| Women | 719 | 562 | 78% | 189 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 893-7746
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,605 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,605 |
| Room and board | $ 8,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Josephs College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 893-6612
Saint Josephs College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $66,255 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $69,073 | 3 | $62,317 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $48,010 | 12 | $50,961 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $40,968 | 12 | $41,713 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $38,335 | 4 | $37,966 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $44,315 | 30 | $46,188 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | Division III Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, Other
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Josephs College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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