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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME·Private nonprofit·930 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

82%
Accept
930
Students
$24,666
Net Price
69%
Grad Rate
$47,000
Earnings
10 yr
$19,576
Debt

About This School

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private nonprofit institution located in Standish, Maine with approximately 930 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Joseph's College of Maine has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,666 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $47,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college in Standish, Maine, United States. It is the only Catholic college in Maine.

This small Catholic college in rural Maine offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt at graduation is just $19,576, which is well below the national average — and the tight-knit campus of under 1,000 students appeals to students who want personal attention over a big-university experience. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 69% graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, and median earnings of $47,000 a decade out are modest, so it's worth thinking carefully about your intended career field before committing. Worth considering if you want small class sizes, a values-grounded environment, and manageable debt, but visit first and ask hard questions about student support — that retention rate suggests some students struggle to find their fit here.

Founded
1912
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions51%
Education9%
Business & Marketing8%
Biological Sciences6%
Psychology3%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
English1%
Mathematics1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Andrea Gibson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1030
Reading 75th %ile580
Math 75th %ile560

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$42,834
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,834
Avg Net Price
$24,666
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$19,576

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
69%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
80%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,576
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,576
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White81%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (930 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

278 Whites Bridge Rd

Standish, ME 04084-5263

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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