Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | West Hartford, Connecticut |
| Online | usj.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Saint Joseph is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, a suburban community five miles from downtown Hartford. Founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy as a women's college, the institution became fully coeducational in 2018 while maintaining its Catholic heritage. The 84-acre main campus features Georgian Colonial-style architecture, with academic facilities centered around a traditional quad. USJ offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, pharmacy, education, and health sciences, while also housing Connecticut's first four-year pharmacy doctoral program. Students can reside in one of four campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blue Jays.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
USJ is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Saint Joseph within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#372 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#272 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
#366 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1250 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $300 |
| Room and Board | $13,590 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,626 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,324 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 25% |
| Psychology | 15% |
| Work and Family Studies | 12% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Human Services | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130314 IPEDS survey data for University of Saint Joseph.
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Last updated February 24, 2025