University of Saint Joseph Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Saint Joseph is a private research university in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling about 838 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.59% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,908 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $47,278
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,989 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.59% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 838 96.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 42.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 95.7%
- Average SAT Score: 950
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,072
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,778
- Room & Board: $14,426 annual estimate
University of Saint Joseph: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Saint Joseph, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph is located in West Hartford, CT (ZIP 06117).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is University of Saint Joseph public or private?
University of Saint Joseph is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Saint Joseph cost?
Published tuition: $47,278.
Average net price after aid: $27,989.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,563 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,940 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,054 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,701 |
| $110,001+ | $31,958 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $189,112.
How hard is it to get into University of Saint Joseph?
Admission rate: 78.59%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 950.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Saint Joseph?
Total enrollment: 838 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,072 students.
Graduate enrollment: 959 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph?
150%-time completion rate: 63.76%.
First-year retention: 82.1%.
What do graduates of University of Saint Joseph earn?
Median earnings: $52,053 six years after entry; $59,908 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
32.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Saint Joseph known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (102 completions)
- Social Work (62 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (40 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (39 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (39 completions)
- Pharmacy (35 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (34 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (32 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (23 completions)
- Chemistry, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Saint Joseph a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.59%; completion rate 63.76%; median earnings $59,908 at 10 years; net price $27,989. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$47,278
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Saint Joseph was $47,278.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,989
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Saint Joseph had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,989.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,956 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,989 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$189,112 4-Year Tuition
$14,426 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$62,904 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$251,616 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Saint Joseph.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Saint Joseph was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Saint Joseph in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,417 | $33,417 | $24,868 |
| 2014 | $34,755 | $34,755 | $24,792 |
| 2015 | $36,200 | $36,200 | $23,483 |
| 2016 | $36,870 | $36,870 | $29,655 |
| 2017 | $38,033 | $38,033 | $25,589 |
| 2018 | $38,173 | $38,173 | $25,508 |
| 2019 | $40,286 | $40,286 | $21,416 |
| 2020 | $41,736 | $41,736 | $24,569 |
| 2021 | $43,084 | $43,084 | $25,776 |
| 2022 | $44,366 | $44,366 | $25,127 |
| 2023 | $45,908 | $45,908 | $27,375 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.59% Acceptance Rate
1,778 Total Applicants
1,416 Students Admitted
173 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.22% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 950
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Saint Joseph reported total enrollment of about 838 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), and Black or African American (10.5%). About 32.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Saint Joseph in 2024 is 838 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,072 students. Graduate enrollment is about 959 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.46% 100% Completion Time
63.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.46% of students graduating from University of Saint Joseph completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Social Work: 10% male / 90% female
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Saint Joseph.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$59,908 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
435.10% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Saint Joseph.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 102 completions
2. Social Work: 62 completions
3. Special Education and Teaching, General: 40 completions
4. Curriculum and Instruction: 39 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 39 completions
6. Pharmacy: 35 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 34 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 32 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Programs: 23 completions
Most popular programs at University of Saint Joseph.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Saint Joseph graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Saint Joseph from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 95.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,639
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,562
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Saint Joseph is a private non-profit institution located in West Hartford, CT, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General. Enrollment is approximately 838 students. Student body composition includes White (59.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), Black or African American (10.5%). The admission rate is 78.59%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 950. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.76%. Approximately 32.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
West Hartford, CT 06117
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
University of Saint Joseph provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Saint Joseph located?
University of Saint Joseph is located in West Hartford, CT.
What is University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Saint Joseph is 78.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,778 applicants and 1,416 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Saint Joseph cost?
Reported tuition is $47,278 and average net price is $27,989 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,426 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,072 students, White (59.3%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Saint Joseph?
About 42.2% of students at University of Saint Joseph are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Saint Joseph?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Saint Joseph reports midpoint SAT about 950.
What do graduates of University of Saint Joseph earn?
Median earnings are $52,053 six years after entry and $59,908 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Saint Joseph students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is University of Saint Joseph public or private?
University of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit institution located in West Hartford, CT.
Is University of Saint Joseph an HBCU?
No. University of Saint Joseph is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Saint Joseph a tribal college?
No. University of Saint Joseph is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- West Hartford, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.