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University of Saint Joseph

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West Hartford, CT

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Located in West Hartford, CT, University of Saint Joseph is a private very small school with roughly 838 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 79% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $90,587/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range850–1170
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads838
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineOct 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$59,900
4-year grad rate66%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,908

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans71%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out61%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$49,383/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$90,587/yr
Public Health$52,827/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,532/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$59,465/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity384
Typical room charge$7,460
Typical board charge$5,782

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate?

University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Saint Joseph?

Admitted students at University of Saint Joseph typically score between 850–1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Saint Joseph cost?

University of Saint Joseph's total cost of attendance is reported at $59,900 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Saint Joseph?

University of Saint Joseph's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Saint Joseph require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Saint Joseph doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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