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University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT·Private nonprofit·825 students
Last updated: March 21, 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.

80%
Accept
825
Students
$27,375
Net Price
70%
Grad Rate
$52,900
Earnings
10 yr
$24,000
Debt

About This School

University of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit institution located in West Hartford, Connecticut with approximately 825 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Saint Joseph has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,375 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $52,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is a private Catholic university in Macau, China.

This small Catholic college in West Hartford is worth considering if you want a tight-knit environment with personalized attention — the 86% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to stick around. The financial picture is manageable, with median debt of $24,000 at graduation and median earnings of $52,900 a decade out, meaning graduates aren't drowning in debt relative to what they're earning. The 80% acceptance rate and 70% graduation rate signal this is an accessible school, but that graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place if you hit academic or personal challenges.

Founded
1932
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions45%
Psychology11%
Business & Marketing9%
Biological Sciences7%
Education5%
English2%
Computer Science0%
Communications0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1100
Reading 75th %ile630
Math 75th %ile620

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$45,908
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,908
Avg Net Price
$27,375
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$24,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
70%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
86%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$52,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$24,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$24,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$52,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.2x

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

White59%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (825 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Saint Joseph

1678 Asylum Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06117

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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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