University of Saint Joseph

The University of Saint Joseph is a Catholic university located in the United States. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry in 1932, USJ provides students with an excellent liberal arts foundation and diverse range of undergraduate, as well as graduate degree, programs. It is dedicated to helping students meet their educational goals and to upholding the Catholic values of faith, community and service. The university is committed to developing responsible leaders with strong ethical standards who will serve their communities and society at large. The school offers a supportive, yet challenging, learning environment, along with a student-centered approach to academic excellence. USJ fosters an inclusive, diverse community that values the uniqueness of each individual, promotes openness and acceptance, and encourages appreciation of different cultures, traditions and beliefs. The University of Saint Joseph is committed to empowering students to reach their full potential.

  • Address: 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 00000-6117
  • Phone: (860) 232-4571
  • Website: https://www.usj.edu/
  • Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
  • Student Population: 2,305
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $50
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

Tuition and Fees $41,736
Books and Supplies $1,000
Room & Board $11,256
Other $2,251
Total Cost $56,243

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • SAT Range: 970 – 1170
  • ACT Range: 22 – 24

Majors

  1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  2. Social Work
  3. Psychology, General
  4. Business Administration and Management, General
  5. Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 91%
  • Part-time: 9%

Student Gender

  • Male: 19%
  • Female: 81%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 6%
  • Black or African American: 12%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 62%
  • Two or More Races: 3%
  • Unknown: 4%
  • Non-resident Alien: 1%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 94%
  • 25 and Over: 6%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 88%
  • Out-of-State: 12%
  • Unknown: 0%

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