Overview
Enrollment
Saint Joseph's College of Maine, located in Standish on the shores of Sebago Lake, provides a serene campus experience within a rural 474-acre setting while remaining relatively accessible from Maine's largest city, Portland. Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, this private Catholic liberal arts college offers a comprehensive academic experience with a strong emphasis on undergraduate education exemplified through a diverse selection of majors. Notable programs at Saint Joseph's include nursing and health-related fields, environmental science, and business administration. The college operates with a more inclusive admissions policy. Supporting a residential campus, Saint Joseph's College offers students on-campus housing options. Although the college is not widely renowned for its athletic prowess, it does participate in Division III sports under the moniker of the Monks.
In the most recent statistical year 1,472 prospective students applied, and 1,190 were granted admission. Of those admitted 201 enrolled in the school. 801 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 677 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $41,586 plus fees of $0. Saint Joseph's College of Maine is ranked 753 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Joseph's College of Maine within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#753 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#484 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Maine
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Maine
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Maine
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1120 |
| GPA | 3.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $14,936 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,422 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 30% |
| Business | 21% |
| Education | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161518 IPEDS survey data for Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
Current students may use the Saint Joseph's College of Maine GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.