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University of Saint Joseph

#521 in US ranking West Hartford, CT
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$61,050
Tuition & fees
$48,686
Avg. aid
$26,879
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
850–1170

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$74,376
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Saint Joseph?

USJ's recurring events include commencement and programming connected to its Mercy heritage. Mercy Day, associated with the Sisters of Mercy tradition, provides a context for reflection and service-oriented activities, while athletics contests and student performances bring together different parts of the campus community during the academic year.

Event calendars change, and a recurring theme does not guarantee that the same ceremony, performance, or student activity will occur on the same date every year. Prospective students looking for a particular experience should consult the current campus and student-activities calendars rather than relying on an earlier year's event lineup.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Saint Joseph?

USJ offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, but the availability of housing does not by itself guarantee a space to every applicant. Residence-hall access includes high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances.

Students planning to live on campus should review the current housing application, contract dates, roommate process, and first-year policies before paying a deposit. Dining arrangements and meal-plan requirements may depend on residence status and the housing selected. Commuters should compare any available meal options with their actual time on campus rather than assuming a residential plan is necessary. Housing and dining charges are included in the annual-cost discussion; an individual bill depends on the room and plan chosen.

University of Saint Joseph Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

University of Saint Joseph Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
44%
Campus size
90 acres

University of Saint Joseph Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Saint Joseph Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Pope Pius XII Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Saint Joseph Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Saint Joseph Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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