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University of Saint Joseph

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West Hartford, Connecticut 06117

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

University of Saint Joseph is a private institution in West Hartford with particular strength in health sciences and psychology. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 825 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,908 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,375.

Established
1851
Motto
"Spirit, Intellect, Purpose"
Mascot
The Hawk
Type
Private university
Conference
Philadelphia Big 5
Division
Division I

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80%Acceptance
1100SAT Avg
825Students
9:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$59,908Earnings 10yr
$27,375Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Saint Joseph Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & WritingMid: 536
460630
MathMid: 573
500620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1100

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,908
Room & Board$13,590
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$56,786
Average Net Price$27,375
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,080
$30–48K$25,118
$48–75K$27,448
$75–110K$25,346
$110K+$30,212

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,375

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

24.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
825
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 10%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.7%
Freshman Retention85.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,053
8 Years$60,622
10 Years$59,908

Rankings

U.S. News
#8
Forbes
#272
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#89

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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