University of Saint Joseph: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4513 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1252 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1177 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #2 of 2 | In West Hartford |
| #753 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 993
- Graduates
- 959
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usj.edu
University of Saint Joseph Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Saint Joseph has an acceptance rate of 79% 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 | 79% | 70% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,050 | 656 | 1,392 |
| Admissions | 1,611 | 459 | 1,150 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 196 | 68 | 128 |
564 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
407 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Saint Joseph are 850-1170 (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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1091 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 319 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 209 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 151 (8%) |
| Asian | 106 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 45 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Saint Joseph is $29,300 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.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,563 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,940 |
| $48-75K | $24,054 |
| $75-110K | $27,701 |
| $110K+ | $31,958 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,978 | $17,604 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,978 | $17,604 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,978 | $17,604 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | |
| Fee in-state | $300 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 434 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,426 |
| Room charge | $7,684 |
| Meal charge | $6,742 |
University of Saint Joseph majors
University of Saint Joseph has granted 201 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 411 master's across 22 programs, and 41 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Saint Joseph.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | 36 | |
| Social Work | 8 | 54 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 33 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 39 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | ||
| Pharmacy | 35 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | 24 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 18 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 17 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | 15 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Public Health, General | 3 | 8 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Child Development | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 201 | 411 | 41 |
University of Saint Joseph has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 58% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Saint Joseph has published 1,026 scientific papers with 15,238 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 18 |
| 1996 | 5 | 11 |
| 1997 | 3 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 | 13 |
| 1999 | 6 | 21 |
| 2000 | 9 | 30 |
| 2001 | 4 | 26 |
| 2002 | 3 | 39 |
| 2003 | 6 | 33 |
| 2004 | 5 | 76 |
| 2005 | 12 | 73 |
| 2006 | 13 | 124 |
| 2007 | 2 | 149 |
| 2008 | 15 | 161 |
| 2009 | 9 | 210 |
| 2010 | 11 | 190 |
| 2011 | 8 | 246 |
| 2012 | 32 | 278 |
| 2013 | 36 | 302 |
| 2014 | 48 | 318 |
| 2015 | 53 | 341 |
| 2016 | 63 | 532 |
| 2017 | 85 | 649 |
| 2018 | 70 | 798 |
| 2019 | 71 | 1049 |
| 2020 | 89 | 1363 |
| 2021 | 90 | 1545 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1593 |
| 2023 | 68 | 1681 |
| 2024 | 52 | 1746 |
| 2025 | 32 | 1723 |
Notable alumni
-
Marilynn Malerba
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 73)
- Occupations
- health administratornursetraditional leader or chief
- Biography
-
Marilynn Roberge Malerba is an American public official who serves as the lifetime chief of the Mohegan Tribe, a federally recognized Native American tribe based in Connecticut. She served as the 45th treasurer of the United States from 2022 to 2024, becoming the first Native American to hold that office. A former healthcare executive and registered nurse, Malerba has played a prominent role in tribal governance, federal-tribal relations, and public health leadership.
General info
| Alternative names | USJ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 516 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1678 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 64,000 |
| Phone | 8602324571 |