Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College
Standish, Maine 04084-5263
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private rural institution in Standish, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1030.
A small campus of 930 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,045 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,666.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The College in 1970 Saint Joseph's was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 as a women's college.
- •In 1970, Saint Joseph's became coeducational and six years later began a distance education program for working adults.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1030
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
rolling
Decision by rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,576
Academics
Programs (63)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Sebago Lakewalkable
Maine's second largest lake offering swimming, boating, and water sports at campus doorstep
Sebago Lake State Park
State park with beaches and hiking trails
Portland
Vibrant coastal city with dining, arts, and Old Port district, 20 minutes away
Sunday River Ski Resort
Major ski resort in western Maine mountains