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University of Saint Joseph
Most applicants get into University of Saint Joseph — 78.6% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Saint Joseph sits in West Hartford proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $90,587 four years out. Faculty pay averages $103,668 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 838 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1250 — below the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Saint Joseph's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Saint Joseph is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 960–1250 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically University of Saint Joseph's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 620 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Saint Joseph received 1,778 applications and admitted 1,416 (79.6%), with 173 enrolling.
How University of Saint Joseph compares
| University of Saint Joseph | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.6% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,278 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,908 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Saint Joseph's median earnings are $59,908 — below the Connecticut benchmark of $64,209. Weigh that against the $47,278 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
University of Saint Joseph lists tuition at $47,278 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Saint Joseph's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $47,278 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 838 undergraduates, University of Saint Joseph is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
63.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a University of Saint Joseph tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Saint Joseph
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,587 |
| Social Work | $59,465 |
| Public Health | $52,827 |
| Psychology, General | $49,532 |
| Biology, General | $49,383 |
Median earnings for these 5 University of Saint Joseph programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,908 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional University of Saint Joseph programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Saint Joseph?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate?
79.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,416 admitted from 1,778 applicants.
How much does University of Saint Joseph cost?
At University of Saint Joseph, published tuition is $47,278 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Saint Joseph's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Saint Joseph graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,908 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Sacred Heart University — 65.4% admitted
- Quinnipiac University — 72.2% admitted
- University of New Haven — 60.4% admitted
- Eastern Connecticut State University — 83% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.