St. Joseph's College of Nursing Tuition & Completion (2026)
St. Joseph's College of Nursing is a private two-year college in Syracuse, New York, enrolling about 313 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $29,688 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $23,816.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $23,816
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,688 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 313 55.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 28.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 324
- Applicants (IPEDS): 11
- Room & Board: $6,600 annual estimate
St. Joseph's College of Nursing: what the data shows
Common questions about St. Joseph's College of Nursing, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
St. Joseph's College of Nursing is located in Syracuse, NY (ZIP 13203).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is St. Joseph's College of Nursing public or private?
St. Joseph's College of Nursing is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St. Joseph's College of Nursing cost?
Published tuition: $23,816.
Average net price after aid: $29,688.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $95,264.
How hard is it to get into St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
Total enrollment: 313 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 324 students.
About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of St. Joseph's College of Nursing earn?
Median earnings: $73,283 six years after entry; $81,908 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
36.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St. Joseph's College of Nursing known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (129 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St. Joseph's College of Nursing a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $81,908 at 10 years; net price $29,688. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$23,816
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Joseph's College of Nursing was $23,816.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,688
2024 Value
In 2024 St. Joseph's College of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,688.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$118,752 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,688 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$95,264 4-Year Tuition
$6,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,505 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,921 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$127,684 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St. Joseph's College of Nursing.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
81.63% 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 St. Joseph's College of Nursing 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 St. Joseph's College of Nursing 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 | $19,020 | $19,020 | $18,769 |
| 2014 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $23,460 |
| 2015 | $18,600 | $18,600 | $25,268 |
| 2016 | $19,360 | $19,360 | $35,356 |
| 2017 | $19,700 | $19,700 | $34,583 |
| 2018 | $20,095 | $20,095 | — |
| 2019 | $21,591 | $21,591 | — |
| 2020 | $22,156 | $22,156 | $29,489 |
| 2021 | $22,454 | $22,454 | $27,820 |
| 2022 | $23,206 | $23,206 | $28,451 |
| 2023 | $23,206 | $23,206 | $29,688 |
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
100.00% Acceptance Rate
11 Total Applicants
5 Students Admitted
1 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St. Joseph's College of Nursing reported total enrollment of about 313 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 11% male and 89% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.7%), Black or African American (13.1%), and Asian (6.4%). About 36.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. Joseph's College of Nursing in 2024 is 313 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 324 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 69.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from St. Joseph's College of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% 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 St. Joseph's College of Nursing.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$81,908 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
589.74% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St. Joseph's College of Nursing.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 129 completions
Most popular programs at St. Joseph's College of Nursing.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St. Joseph's College of Nursing graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. Joseph's College of Nursing from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,552
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,418
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St. Joseph's College of Nursing is a private non-profit institution located in Syracuse, NY, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 313 students. Student body composition includes White (69.7%), Black or African American (13.1%), Asian (6.4%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 36.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Syracuse, NY 13203
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, St. Joseph's College of Nursing demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Strong Career Outcomes: St. Joseph's College of Nursing graduates report median earnings of $81,908 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Joseph's College of Nursing located?
St. Joseph's College of Nursing is located in Syracuse, NY.
What is St. Joseph's College of Nursing's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St. Joseph's College of Nursing is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 11 applicants and 5 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St. Joseph's College of Nursing cost?
Reported tuition is $23,816 and average net price is $29,688 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
St. Joseph's College of Nursing reports undergraduate enrollment of about 324 students, White (69.7%), Black or African American (13.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
About 28.1% of students at St. Joseph's College of Nursing are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of St. Joseph's College of Nursing earn?
Median earnings are $73,283 six years after entry and $81,908 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. Joseph's College of Nursing?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. Joseph's College of Nursing students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is St. Joseph's College of Nursing public or private?
St. Joseph's College of Nursing is a private nonprofit institution located in Syracuse, NY.
Is St. Joseph's College of Nursing an HBCU?
No. St. Joseph's College of Nursing is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St. Joseph's College of Nursing a tribal college?
No. St. Joseph's College of Nursing is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is St. Joseph's College of Nursing a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, St. Joseph's College of Nursing does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.5%).
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
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Syracuse, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
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.