University of Saint Joseph

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	384
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, USJ-West Hartford is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that USJ-West Hartford is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Saint Joseph is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, USJ-West Hartford emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

USJ-West Hartford boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,084

Cost of attendance at University of Saint Joseph in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,084

Cost of attendance at University of Saint Joseph in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Saint Joseph received on average $26,100 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,100

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	72	40%	$4,510	$324,726
Other Federal Grant	73	40%	$5,126	$374,226
State Grant/Scholarships	15	8%	$3,483	$52,250
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	180	99%	$24,021	$4,323,719
Total Grant & Scholarships	182	100%	$26,100	$4,750,195

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Saint Joseph students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Saint Joseph students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

56.4%

asian 61.5% 8 students
African American 57.6% 19 students
white 69.6% 71 students
hispanic 30.2% 16 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Saint Joseph provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Saint Joseph offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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