University of Saint Joseph
USJ
West Hartford, Connecticut 06117
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Saint Joseph is a private institution in West Hartford with particular strength in health sciences and psychology. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 825 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,908 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,375.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Holy War
History & Fun Facts
- •Saint Joseph's University was founded by the Jesuits in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College.
- •Joseph's College started on September 15, 1851, when 36 students began classes in a building adjacent to Old St.
- •Joseph's College moved in 1866 from Willings Alley to a full block on Girard Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets in Philadelphia (now the location of Saint Joseph's Preparatory School).
- •Joseph's College moved to its present City Avenue campus in November 1927.
- •After raising over $1 million, Saint Joseph's College purchased twenty-three acres of land along City Avenue and began construction on Barbelin Hall, the first academic building on campus.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1100
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Regular Decision
Rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
24.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$24,000
Academics
Programs (79)
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
86%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
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 CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
West Hartford Centerwalkable
Vibrant shopping and dining district
Elizabeth Parkwalkable
Historic park with rose garden and walking trails
Wadsworth Atheneum
Oldest public art museum in the United States
Mark Twain House
Historic home and museum of the famous author
Days out near West Hartford
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Hartford, from real bookable tour times.
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst CollegeBig and small25 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days