School Overview

Saint Joseph College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Saint Joseph College is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

1678 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117-2791
Main Phone: (860) 232-4571
Web Site: www.sjc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,773 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (160)%, Hispanic (53)%, Asian (115)%, and Native American (3)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 548.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 443 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics

• General Education
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Mental Health
• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Family Development
• General Home Economics
• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• General Physical Sciences

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Other Theology And Religious Vocation
• Pastoral Counseling

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Saint Joseph College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Great Northeast Athletic Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.