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University of Saint Joseph

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,952
University of Saint Joseph overview
University of Saint Joseph overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Saint Joseph is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, a suburban community five miles from downtown Hartford. Founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy as a women's college, the institution became fully coeducational in 2018 while maintaining its Catholic heritage. The 84-acre main campus features Georgian Colonial-style architecture, with academic facilities centered around a traditional quad. USJ offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, pharmacy, education, and health sciences, while also housing Connecticut's first four-year pharmacy doctoral program. Students can reside in one of four campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blue Jays.

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Ratings

USJ is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for University of Saint Joseph within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of Saint Joseph admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 850/1170
  • GPA 3.46

Acceptance Rate

78.6%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 12.2%
  • Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,278
Costs for University of Saint Joseph
Fee Cost
Tuition $47,278
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $300
Room and Board $14,426
Budget for Other Expenses $1,626
Total One Year Cost $64,830
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Saint Joseph are Health Professions, Psychology, and Work and Family Studies. 25% of students major in Health Professions, 15% in Psychology, and 12% in Work and Family Studies.

  • Health Professions 25%
  • Psychology 15%
  • Work and Family Studies 12%
  • General Studies 11%
  • Human Services 11%
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Last updated: August 2026