Saint Joseph Seminary College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Saint Joseph Seminary College?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $24,300 for both Louisiana residents and nonresidents. Required fees were reported separately; housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses add to the amount a student must plan to finance.

• Full-time tuition: $24,300 for the academic year.
• Required fees: $3,450 for the academic year.
• Typical room charge: $9,600 for the academic year.
• Typical board charge: $7,900 for the academic year.

Those 2024-25 charges total $45,250 for tuition, required fees, room, and board. This is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: it excludes books, travel, and personal expenses. Part-time tuition was reported at $350 per credit hour, but a part-time calculation should not simply borrow the full-time fees or residential charges.

Published charges also differ from what a student pays after aid. In 2024-25, 57% of students received financial aid, and the reported average grant award to undergraduates was $8,309. Only 3% received student loans. Neither figure predicts an individual award. Eligible students should complete the aid application required by the college and ask about federal and state assistance, institutional scholarships, and support arranged through a sponsoring diocese or religious community. Compare the resulting aid offer with the current year's complete cost estimate, not solely with tuition.

What are the work-study opportunities at Saint Joseph Seminary College?

Students should distinguish a paid campus job from Federal Work-Study, an aid program for eligible students with financial need. A work-study award, when offered, is not an upfront reduction of the college bill: students generally must secure an eligible position and earn wages through work.

Saint Joseph Seminary College reports individual and group career counseling for full-time undergraduates. In this setting, career planning may include evaluating academic options alongside vocational discernment, but counseling should not be mistaken for a verified job-placement outcome. Students who need employment during the academic year should ask the financial aid office about work-study eligibility and available positions, then check with the seminary about any limits arising from its residential schedule and formation responsibilities.