Saint Joseph Seminary College
St. Benedict, LA 70457
About Saint Joseph Seminary College
Saint Joseph Seminary College is a private university in St. Benedict, Louisiana, enrolling about 93 students. Saint Joseph Seminary College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $28,025 per year before aid; net price varies by family income.
Key findings
- Saint Joseph Seminary College charges 4% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($28,025).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is about 3.1×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 47.83%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,366.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Seminary College | $28,025 | $45,460 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Louisiana (state median) | $9,181 | $11,456 | 48 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Saint Joseph Seminary College really?
Key findings
- Saint Joseph Seminary College charges 4% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($28,025).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is about 3.1×.
Saint Joseph Seminary College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $28,025
Finding Saint Joseph Seminary College charges 4% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $28,025. That is 4% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Louisiana median ($9,181), sticker tuition is about 3.1×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Saint Joseph Seminary College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $45,460.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $45,460 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $34,004 above the Louisiana median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Saint Joseph Seminary College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Saint Joseph Seminary College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Saint Joseph Seminary College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$28,025
Avg. net price
$45,460
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $42,549 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $46,799 |
| $110,001+ | $49,944 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $112,100. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Saint Joseph Seminary College is known for
Top program completions
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General15
- Christian Studies4
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Saint Joseph Seminary College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Saint Joseph Seminary College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Saint Joseph Seminary College.
Campus
Location
St. Benedict, LA
City / state
- ZIP
- 70457
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
93
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 99
- Full-time share
- 99%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 10.10%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Saint Joseph Seminary College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Saint Joseph Seminary College 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 Saint Joseph Seminary College 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 | $16,140 | $16,140 | $25,915 |
| 2014 | $16,598 | $16,598 | $26,401 |
| 2015 | $16,913 | $16,913 | $28,120 |
| 2016 | $16,913 | $16,913 | $30,942 |
| 2017 | $17,868 | $17,868 | $30,612 |
| 2018 | $18,230 | $18,230 | $32,414 |
| 2019 | $19,490 | $19,490 | $30,272 |
| 2020 | $21,550 | $21,550 | $29,005 |
| 2021 | $22,810 | $22,810 | — |
| 2022 | $24,725 | $24,725 | $35,530 |
| 2023 | $26,770 | $26,770 | $39,513 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Saint Joseph Seminary College reported total enrollment of about 93 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 100% male and 0% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%), and Asian (5.4%). About 10.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2024 is 93 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 99 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
43.48% 100% Completion Time
47.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.48% of students graduating from Saint Joseph Seminary College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General: 100% male / 0% female
- Christian Studies: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Saint Joseph Seminary College graduates earn a median of $38,366 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Saint Joseph Seminary College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,366. Average net price used in cost models: $45,460.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Saint Joseph Seminary College graduates report median earnings of $38,366 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Saint Joseph Seminary College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Saint Joseph Seminary College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Saint Joseph Seminary College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Saint Joseph Seminary College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$594,042
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Louisiana median 0.04× the median ($16.9M)
- Southeast median 0.03× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.02× the median ($26.4M)
- Louisiana median 1.8× the median ($3,294)
- Southeast median 0.62× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.48× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Louisiana median 36.8 pp above median (63.2%)
- Southeast median 40.6 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,877
- Louisiana median 0.86× the median ($6,824)
- Southeast median 0.86× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.77× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $32,262
- Louisiana median 5.9× the median ($5,480)
- Southeast median 4.9× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 4.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Saint Joseph Seminary College at a glance
Saint Joseph Seminary College
Saint Joseph Seminary College is a private non-profit institution in St. Benedict, LA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralChristian Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian59.1%Hispanic or Latino22.6%Asian5.4%
Schools near Saint Joseph Seminary College
Other campuses in St. Benedict, LA when available, plus nearby institutions in Louisiana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Louisiana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Joseph Seminary College located?
Saint Joseph Seminary College is located in St. Benedict, LA.
What is Saint Joseph Seminary College's tuition?
Saint Joseph Seminary College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $28,025 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $45,460 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Saint Joseph Seminary College cost?
Reported tuition is $28,025 and average net price is $45,460 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,780 annually.
What explains Saint Joseph Seminary College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($45,460), completion (47.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,366). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Saint Joseph Seminary College?
Saint Joseph Seminary College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 99 students, White (59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Saint Joseph Seminary College earn?
Median earnings are $24,003 six years after entry and $38,366 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Joseph Seminary College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Saint Joseph Seminary College public or private?
Saint Joseph Seminary College is a private nonprofit institution located in St. Benedict, LA.
Is Saint Joseph Seminary College an HBCU?
No. Saint Joseph Seminary College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Saint Joseph Seminary College a tribal college?
No. Saint Joseph Seminary College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Saint Joseph Seminary College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Saint Joseph Seminary College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.6%).
Is Saint Joseph Seminary College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Saint Joseph Seminary College: Roman Catholic.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.