C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
73/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Standish, Maine 04084
Saint Joseph's College of Maine campus, Standish, ME
Saint Joseph's College of Maine campus, Standish, ME. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
13/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
D
30/100

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

1,463
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$59,045
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$52,884
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
65.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,040
Average SAT
23.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$74,266$95,515+35%#30 of 253#21$16,133
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,114$84,796-5%#540 of 966#412$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,238$70,318+3%#368 of 1176#248$27,000
Marketing$44,151$66,233-4%#269 of 516#205$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$53,881—————
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$35,341$53,842-1%#289 of 610#227$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,392$42,792-10%#581 of 680#555$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$41,584—————

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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $477,994
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,400/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04092 (4.0% cap, Westbrook)

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🏆 Where Saint Joseph's College of Maine Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#27
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $42,834 $42,834
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,670 $60,670

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,463
Total Students
59%
Women
77%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 6%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 51%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 77%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
Tuition at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is $42,834 for in-state students and $42,834 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Saint Joseph's College of Maine a good school?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (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
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a total enrollment of 1,463 students. Most students (77%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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