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University of Saint Joseph

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Overview

University of Saint Joseph is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1932, University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is a women only institution officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. USJ provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 94-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. USJ also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Saint Joseph's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Saint Joseph's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Saint Joseph' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Saint Joseph's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym USJ
Founded 1932
Motto
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Blue Jays

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Location

Address 1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford
06117-2791 Connecticut
United States
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University of Saint Joseph Phone Number (860) 232 4571
University of Saint Joseph Fax Number (860) 233 5695
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Saint Joseph is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1938


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Saint Joseph's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's Commission
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Connecticut State Board of Education
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Saint Joseph as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Saint Joseph Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Saint Joseph is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Saint Joseph's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Saint Joseph: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of Saint Joseph Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Saint Joseph Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Saint Joseph categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Saint Joseph.



University of Saint Joseph: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Saint Joseph Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Saint Joseph website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Saint Joseph Admission Info


University of Saint Joseph's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Saint Joseph is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


University of Saint Joseph's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Saint Joseph has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Saint Joseph's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Saint Joseph's Admission Office Admission Office

1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford 06117-2700
(860) 2315216
866 4428752

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Saint Joseph's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Saint Joseph Size and Profile


University of Saint Joseph's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Saint Joseph has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Saint Joseph's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Saint Joseph's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


University of Saint Joseph's Control Type Control Type

University of Saint Joseph is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University of Saint Joseph's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Saint Joseph is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Saint Joseph's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Saint Joseph's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Saint Joseph's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Saint Joseph adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Saint Joseph's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


University of Saint Joseph is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Sisters of Mercy - www.mercyhighered.org



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Facilities and Services

University of Saint Joseph Facilities


University of Saint Joseph's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Saint Joseph's Library
University of Saint Joseph's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 67,096 physical volumes, 1,965 physical media, 16 digital/electronic media and 109 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. University of Saint Joseph's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Saint Joseph's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of Saint Joseph provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 384 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Saint Joseph's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Saint Joseph's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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University of Saint Joseph's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Saint Joseph's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Saint Joseph's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of Saint Joseph's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Saint Joseph's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Saint Joseph Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Saint Joseph consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Saint Joseph
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Education
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • School of Graduate and Professional Studies
  • School of Health and Natural Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Saint Joseph Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Saint Joseph's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Saint Joseph public or private?

University of Saint Joseph is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is University of Saint Joseph profit or non-profit?

University of Saint Joseph is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Saint Joseph in terms of enrollment?

University of Saint Joseph has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Saint Joseph in terms of academic staff?

University of Saint Joseph's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is University of Saint Joseph a coeducational institution?

University of Saint Joseph is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does University of Saint Joseph use?

University of Saint Joseph adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Saint Joseph affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Sisters of Mercy - www.mercyhighered.org

Does University of Saint Joseph admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Saint Joseph USJ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Saint Joseph USJ located?

University of Saint Joseph is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Address: 1678 Asylum Avenue.

Is University of Saint Joseph USJ accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Saint Joseph is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1938).

Does University of Saint Joseph offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Saint Joseph offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Saint Joseph have a university library?

Yes University of Saint Joseph's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 67,096 physical volumes, 1,965 physical media, 16 digital/electronic media and 109 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. University of Saint Joseph's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Saint Joseph provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of Saint Joseph provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 384 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Saint Joseph have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Saint Joseph offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Saint Joseph offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Saint Joseph offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Saint Joseph have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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