

St. Joseph's University, New York began in Brooklyn in 1916 as St. Joseph's College for Women. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, it later became coeducational and expanded beyond its original campus. The institution adopted its current university name in 2022.
Brooklyn remains central to the university's identity, but St. Joseph's also has a Long Island campus and online offerings. Applicants comparing programs should check where a particular major is taught: a program listed by the university is not necessarily available in Brooklyn.
St. Joseph's University, New York offers undergraduate and graduate study across the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, health professions and other applied fields. Brooklyn applicants can explore subjects such as biology, psychology, criminal justice, business and nursing, while checking the current catalog for each program's campus and delivery format.
Academic requirements vary considerably by field. Nursing and teacher-preparation programs, for example, can involve clinical or field placements and separate progression requirements. The university also offers options for adult and transfer students. A prospective student should compare the Brooklyn program's required courses, placement schedule and credential - not just its major title - with those of other institutions.
The Brooklyn campus is in Clinton Hill, New York, at 245 Clinton Avenue. It is an urban campus within reach of New York City's transit network, a practical consideration for students commuting from other boroughs or combining classes with work.
Commute time and cost will depend on a student's route and class schedule. The campus's city setting also places internships and cultural institutions within the wider metropolitan area, but their accessibility should be assessed against actual travel time. St. Joseph's Long Island campus serves a different geographic area; applicants should confirm that their intended courses and services are offered at the location they plan to attend.
St. Joseph's University, New York describes its educational mission in terms of academic learning, ethical development and service. Its origins with the Sisters of St. Joseph remain part of its Catholic institutional identity, alongside its present-day undergraduate and graduate programs.
For prospective students, the relevant distinction is between the university's stated values and the requirements of a particular degree. Applicants who want to understand how religion, service or ethics appears in their education should review the current core curriculum and their program's course requirements rather than assume every major has the same experience.
Name of the institution
St. Joseph's University-New YorkLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1916St. Joseph's University-New York is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificateData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.