Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a liberal arts college that was founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, and it is the only Catholic college in Maine. The Mercy tradition is encouraged at Saint Joseph’s through volunteering, service trips, Respect Life Sunday, and the student organization Mercy Service Corps. SJC also features the Center for Faith and Spirituality to encourage dialogue amongst different faiths represented on campus. The college is taking the initiative to become more sustainable by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling, and using compost stations.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Rural
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 989
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15, 2019 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1, 2019 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | March 1, 2019 | |
| Other | December 15, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,291
Total Number of Undergrads
1,533
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
52%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
61%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $36,720
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $36,720
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,319
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
33
Size of Town
Rural: Fringe
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Portland
Boston
New York
Lewiston
Bangor
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
89%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,400
What Students Are Saying
3.80
Average Rating
Saint Joseph's College is a small private community based school that makes you feel at home. With an at home feeling at the small campus, Saint Joseph's has beautiful scenery as well as great academics. Not to mention their food services, are second to none.
Go Monks!
Easily one of the best colleges in the state. Educationally, Athletically, Spiritually. Small campus and has that family like environment. Great place and happy to be a part of this.
Ntumba from Gorham, ME
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