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Saint Joseph’s College-Standish was established in the year 1912. It is located in Standish, Maine, United States, and was founded by the Portland Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The college offers students several degrees and certificate programs in the fields of business administration, finance, sports management, and communications among others. It also offers distance education programs to outstation students.
Saint Joseph’s College-Standish fields both men's and women's sports teams. The teams are known as the Monks. The men's teams participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, golf, and cross country. The women's teams compete in softball, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, and cross country. The college's students publish a literary magazine and a newspaper called the "Fortitudo et Specs."
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine is located in Standish, ME (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Joseph's College Of Maine is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and medical adminstration.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine had 2,847 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine
278 Whites Bridge Rd
Standish, ME 04084-5263
General Phone: (207) 892-6766
http://www.sjcme.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 130 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 94 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Education And Teaching | 60 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Business And Management | 51 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, banking |
| Religion And Philosophy | 49 | pastoral counseling, Christian studies, theology, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | general studies, history, English, sociology, social services, Classical languages, American studies, political science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Media | 14 | mass communication, advertising |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | radiation therapist |
| Science | 10 | biology, marine biology, chemistry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | human services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph's College Of Maine in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 322 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 157 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007, Saint Joseph's College Of Maine had a total enrollment of 2,847 students (1,819 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 41% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 56% |
| Massachusetts | 21% |
| New Hampshire | 15% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine offers campus housing for 843 of its 1,819 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Standish, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,301 | 1,046 | 80% | 322 | 31% |
| Men | 404 | 324 | 80% | 90 | 28% |
| Women | 897 | 722 | 80% | 232 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
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 | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,300 |
| Room and board | $ 9,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205100)
Saint Joseph's College Of Maine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $79,711 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $56,568 | 11 | $59,108 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $44,775 | 19 | $46,306 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,988 | 3 | $40,045 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $53,439 | 34 | $50,855 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Joseph's College Of Maine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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