C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Saint Joseph

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 West Hartford, Connecticut 06117
University of Saint Joseph campus, West Hartford, CT
University of Saint Joseph campus, West Hartford, CT. Photo: Rliudzius, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,939
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Saint Joseph, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,908
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$52,053
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
63.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
950
Average SAT
32.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Saint Joseph

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,555$90,587+2%#359 of 966#786$27,000
Social Work—$59,465+15%#54 of 420#199$26,500
Public Health—$52,827-10%#143 of 215#189$27,000
Psychology—$49,532-2%#558 of 1027#879$27,000
Biology—$49,383-14%#707 of 841#806$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Saint Joseph Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $586,236
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,178/mo — vs ~$829/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06105 (10.9% cap, Hartford)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $45,608 $45,608
Room $7,460
Board $6,130
Total Cost (On-Campus) $62,324 $62,324

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 102 grads/yr Social Work 62 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 40 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 39 grads/yr Physician Assistant 39 grads/yr Pharmacy 35 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 32 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Chemistry, General 19 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, Other 18 grads/yr Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 17 grads/yr Biochemistry 17 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 15 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 15 grads/yr Psychology, General 15 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Nutrition Sciences 13 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Saint Joseph's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs
Marriage and family therapists
$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Student Demographics

1,939
Total Students
76%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 16%
Black 12%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Saint Joseph?
Tuition at University of Saint Joseph is $45,608 for in-state students and $45,608 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph?
The graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Saint Joseph a good school?
University of Saint Joseph has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph has a total enrollment of 1,939 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology