Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
St. Joseph's University-New York is a private institution in Brooklyn with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1170, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,905 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,622.
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News & Alerts
St. Joseph's University-New York Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1170
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (76)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
- •79% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
- •Joseph's College for Women", the college was founded by the Sisters of St.
- •SJC received its provisional charter from the Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1916.
- •Joseph's College 1922 students yearbook After the college outgrew its original Brooklyn facilities at 286 Washington Avenue, it moved to its present site at 245 Clinton Avenue in 1918.
- •The college's first baccalaureate degrees were conferred on fourteen graduates in 1920 and the first valedictorian was Beverly Stubbenhouser.
- •The college was accredited in 1928 by a predecessor to the institution's current institutional accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average