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Summary
St. Joseph's College is a private institution that was founded in 1889. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,090, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Joseph's College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), 27. Its tuition and fees are $27,350 (2012-13).
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Saint Joseph's core curriculum is a nationally recognized, interdisciplinary sequence of general education courses spread over 8 semesters (4 years). Through this curriculum, SJC students gain academic knowledge, superior communication skills, a broad worldview, and a strong sense of self-confidence. Exceptional emphasis is placed on the education of the whole person, achieved by the complementarity of Core to the major. A student is able to immediately study in the academic program of interest. If a student is still contemplating an academic program or career, there is great opportunity to explore a variety of subjects before committing to a specific field. Highly personalized advising helps students who follow a prescribed sequence of courses to finish typically in four years. The value of this educational investment skyrockets as students have the chance to get involved early and often at SJC. Our faculty consists of professors with proven credentials. They are committed to teaching, eager to help students succeed, and accessible to students. Rensselaer is a safe and friendly community of 6,400 residents and is within easy driving distance to major cities such as Chicago and Indianapolis (90 minutes each). |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1889 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $20,235,133 |
Applying
When applying to St. Joseph's College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at St. Joseph's College is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 60.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 60.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at St. Joseph's College is 14:1, and the school has 80.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Joseph's College include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Education; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 62.0 percent.
Student Life
St. Joseph's College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,090, with a gender distribution of 41.3 percent male students and 58.7 percent female students. At this school, 61.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 39.0 percent of students live off campus. St. Joseph's College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,100 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
St. Joseph's College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring. St. Joseph's College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at St. Joseph's College, 55 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at St. Joseph's College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 55% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At St. Joseph's College, 89.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $17,827.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $27,350 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,250 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
