Saint Joseph's College, New York is a private non-sectarian Liberal Arts College located in New York. The main campus is located in the borough of Brooklyn but it operates a branch campus in Patchogue, Suffolk County New York. The college was originally established as St. Joseph's College for Women by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood in 1916 and the Suffolk campus opened in 1976. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Saint Joseph's College- Suffolk campus is home to an athletics department, which fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The campus also hosts several multi-cultural programs and is home to a wide variety of students clubs and organizations.
Saint Joseph's College Suffolk can be found in Patchogue, NY (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Saint Joseph's College Suffolk.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Saint Joseph's College Suffolk does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 490 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Saint Joseph's College Suffolk works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 3,911 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Saint Joseph's College Suffolk are female.
The school student athletes compete in Skyline Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Josephs College Suffolk Campus
155 W Roe Blvd
Patchogue, NY 11772-2399
General Phone: (631) 447-3200
http://www.sjcny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 444 | special ed, math teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, reading teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Business and Management | 232 | business management, accounting, human resources, business and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 142 | speech and rhetoric, social services, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | various nursing |
| Medical Administration | 18 | health care facilities management |
| Medicine | 17 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | community organization, family studies, adult development and aging |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | information science, computer services management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | parks and recreation management |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph's College Suffolk in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 872 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 68 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 55 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Joseph's College Suffolk had a total enrollment of 3,911 students (3,226 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Patchogue, 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 | 1,375 | 1,072 | 78% | 507 | 47% |
| Men | 436 | 340 | 78% | 158 | 46% |
| Women | 939 | 732 | 78% | 349 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
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 Suffolk participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 282501)
Saint Joseph's College Suffolk 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 | 5 | $94,292 | 5 | $93,792 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $73,349 | 20 | $71,931 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $59,431 | 32 | $63,320 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $50,709 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $66,750 | 65 | $66,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Skyline Conference |
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
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
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Joseph's College Suffolk Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
NCAA athletic conference member
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