Saint Joseph's College of Maine Rankings

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#5634 of 14,131 In the World
#1558 of 2,597 In North America
#1472 of 2,496 In the United States
#14 of 19 In Maine

Quick Review

Religion
Roman Catholic
Acceptance rate
84%
Average SAT
1055
Avg. cost to attend
$28,217 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,097
Graduates
357
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
www.sjcme.edu

Saint Joseph's College of Maine Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 84% 82% 84%
Applicants 2,025 724 1,301
Admissions 1,691 593 1,098
Freshmen enrolled full time 203 88 115

30 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

623 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
20 or 10%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 960
or below

75% of them
had 1150
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 960-1150 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 1053 (73%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 146 (10%)
Black or African American 98 (7%)
Hispanic 90 (6%)
Two or more races 36 (2%)
Asian 26 (2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 2 (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Saint Joseph's College of Maine is $28,217 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$28,217/year
Average aid awarded
$31,558
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $20,728
$30-48K $20,376
$48-75K $24,886
$75-110K $28,819
$110K+ $32,613

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $44,120$9,738
Tuition in-state $44,120$9,738
Tuition out-of-state $44,120$9,738
Fee in-district $300
Fee in-state $300
Fee out-of-state $300

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 686
Combined charge for room and board $15,384

Saint Joseph's College of Maine majors

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has granted 239 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 172 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 50
Theology & Theological Studies 9 36
Education, General 38
Business Administration and Management, General 13 19
Family Practice Nurse & Nursing 25
Health Services Administration 22
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 19 2
Accounting 7 10
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 2 15
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 14
Geriatric Nurse & Nursing 12
Social Work 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 9
Psychology, General 9
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 7
General Studies 1 6
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 6
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 6
Environmental Science 5
Health and Wellness, General 5
Banking and Financial Support Services 4
Finance, General 4
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 3
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 3
Biochemistry 2
Biomedical Sciences, General 2
Divinity & Ministry 2
History Teacher Education 2
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Mathematics, General 2
Nursing Administration 2
Biology Teacher Education 1
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1
Business & Corporate Communications, General 1
Commercial and Advertising Art 1
Mass Communication & Media Studies 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Grand Total 3 239 172

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 66% 59% 69%
  • Full-time retention rate - 75%

Publications & Citations

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has published 78 scientific papers with 1,587 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Business, Economics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Health Science, Sociology, and Art & Design.

Publications
78
Citations
1,587

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
41 / 365
Medicine
21 / 276
Political Science
19 / 0
Business
17 / 307
Economics
11 / 5
Psychology
10 / 70
Environmental Science
10 / 949
Health Science
7 / 26
Sociology
7 / 317
Art & Design
6 / 8
Investment Banking and Stock trading
6 / 5
Education Majors
6 / 33
Development Studies
5 / 0
Finance
5 / 0
Healthcare Management (MHA)
4 / 116
Accounting
4 / 0
Oceanography
4 / 578
Demography
3 / 27
Public Health
3 / 121
Math Teachers
3 / 5
Computer Science
3 / 5
Biology
3 / 354
Mathematics
3 / 5
Geology
3 / 110
Philosophy
3 / 4
Critical Care Nursing
3 / 1
Occupational Safety and Health
3 / 20
Ecology
2 / 322
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2 / 2
Criminology and Criminal Justice
2 / 0
Communications and Public Relations
2 / 3
Child Psychology
2 / 33
Multimedia
2 / 4
History
2 / 1
Art History
2 / 0
Nursing
2 / 102
Anesthesiology
2 / 75
Gerontology
1 / 14
Gender Studies
1 / 0
Creative Writing
1 / 3

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
2001 0 1
2002 1 0
2003 1 0
2004 4 4
2005 3 0
2006 5 9
2007 9 46
2008 2 36
2009 3 43
2010 3 65
2011 8 96
2012 5 85
2013 2 138
2014 6 142
2015 6 153
2016 8 141
2017 4 146
2018 2 108
2019 6 163
2020 6 160
2021 5 153
2022 1 6

Notable alumni

  1. Andrea Gibson

    Andrea Gibson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1975-2025 (aged 50)
    Enrolled in the Saint Joseph's College of Maine
    In 1997 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies
    Occupations
    poetactivist
    Biography

    Andrea Faye Gibson was an American poet and activist. Their poetry focused on gender norms, politics, social justice, LGBTQ topics, life, and mortality. Gibson was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Colorado in 2023.

  2. Charlie Furbush

    Charlie Furbush
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1986-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    Charles Roderick Furbush is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners.

  3. Bonnie Newman

    Bonnie Newman
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1945-.. (age 81)
    Occupations
    university teacherpolitician
    Biography

    Jane Ellen "Bonnie" Newman from North Hampton, New Hampshire is an American administrator and business executive. A Republican, she worked for Judd Gregg, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. Newman was also interim president of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and the Community College System of New Hampshire. She was announced by the governor of New Hampshire as his selection for eventual appointment to the United States Senate when Gregg was nominated to become the United States Secretary of Commerce, but did not take office when the vacancy she was to fill did not materialize.

  4. Pat DeCola

    Pat DeCola
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1987-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    sports journalistwriter
    Biography

    Pat DeCola is an American sports reporter for NASCAR.

General info

Alternative names Saint Joseph's College
SJC
Founded 1912
Motto Fortitudo et Spes
Courage and Hope
Colors royal blue, white
Academic calendar Semesters
Total FTE staff 270
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and contacts

Address 278 Whites Bridge Rd
Standish, Maine, 04084-5263
United States
City population 10,000
Phone 2078926766

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