Enrollment: 1062
Most Popular Majors: Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN),Psychology, General,Social Work,
Student Faculty Ratio: 9:1

School Says - General Information
For over seventy-five years, Saint Joseph College has been combining excellence in liberal arts with career-focused, professional education for women. Founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy, the college for women has expanded to include a co-educational graduate program and a baccalaureate degree program for adults. In partnership with each other, these units of the College offer a diverse student population opportunities to excel - intellectually, socially and ethically. Saint Joseph College offers more than thirty rigorous academic programs accompanied by local and global internship opportunities that are focused on helping students fulfill their potential.

The core values of compassionate service, Catholic identity and commitment to women through academic excellence are evident in the College's curriculum and daily life on campus. Students from a multitude of faith traditions and backgrounds are empowered for success. There are 1,062 undergraduates in The WomenÂ's College. Faculty members and students emphasize leadership in academics, career and community. Drawing on its Mercy heritage, the College is a community that promotes the growth of the whole person. This is accomplished in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

School Says - Student Body
Saint Joseph College is a tight knit community where faculty members and students know one another by name. The college is primarily a residential community and therefore offers many opportunities on campus for students to become involved in life at SJC. On campus activities including concerts, performances, multicultural events, dances, service projects and NCAA Division III sports draw guests from the community and surrounding local colleges to campus. Free shuttle transportation to and from campus to West Hartford Center and the West Farms Mall offers students the opportunity to enjoy time in over 140 bustling local restaurants and shops. Students visit Hartford's arts and entertainment district which features galleries, coffee bars, theaters, concert venues and professional sports teams. Bus trips to nearby Boston and New York City, as well as Six Flags and the Big E are very popular.

Student Clubs and Organizations available to students reflect the diverse interests of Saint Joseph College's student body. Some of the more popular organizations on campus include the Students Programming and Events Council (SPEC), the Green Team, Queenye's Compayne (drama/theater club) and the Dance Team. Through clubs and organizations students have an opportunity to be actively engaged in leadership roles on campus. Opportunities for Saint Joseph College students are focused on empowering action and encouraging students to become actively involved in every aspect of their college experience.

School Says - Academics
Saint Joseph College remains committed to providing students with the opportunity to pursue a rigorous academic major while remaining focused on achieving their dreams. An average class size of 20 students and a student faculty ratio of 11:1 allows students to receive a high level of individual attention. In accordance with the Founding Sisters' vision of combining professional program applications with broader humanistic studies, the curriculum incorporates themes such as the social/historical contexts of science and technology, global awareness, women's studies, and ethical analysis. Most major fields of study incorporate practical experience and professional opportunity as part of the curriculum. Students are provided internships, mentorship, study abroad programs, and professional networking opportunities.

Students are given every opportunity to succeed on campus which is evident in our high pass rates on professional exams. The Center for Academic Excellence manages the colleges Writing Portfolio Program, which enhances students writing skills. The center also provides tutoring and other academic support services. Students may also design their own major or may develop an interdisciplinary major or minor around a particular theme or problem related to their special talents, personal interests, or career goals.

Saint Joseph College's faculty consists of 75 full-time faculty members and 4 librarians. Of the total faculty, 72 percent are women. Of the full-time faculty, 81 percent hold the highest possible degrees in their fields. The faculty and all members of the college community promote the welfare students and help them attain the objectives set forth by the college's mission.

School Says - Admissions
For more information about Saint Joseph College, or our admissions process, please visit our website: www.sjc.edu/admissions.

You can reach the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly by phone at 860.231.5216 or by e-mail at admissions@sjc.edu.
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Saint Joseph College
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117

School Says - Campus Life
The College is located in suburban West Hartford, 4 miles from the state capitol and the city of Hartford's arts and entertainment district. West Hartford Center, just minutes from campus, offers an array of coffee bars, boutiques, restaurants and a beautiful movie theater in the newly completed Blue Back Square. The 84-acre, classic New England campus houses The Women's College, Graduate School, weekend college programs and The Gengras Center. Located one block from campus is the renowned School for Young Children, one of the oldest early childhood centers in the state. The Gengras Center and The School for Young Children also serve as lab schools for special education and early childhood education teacher training.

The campus consists of six residence halls, two of which feature apartment-style living and were just opened in the fall of 2008. Approximately 75 percent of the first-year students in the Women's College live on campus and have access to special services including a free weekend shuttle to off campus shops and restaurants. Amenities in each residence hall include study lounge space, internet access, cable television and free laundry facilities.

School Says - Cost Aid
The tuition and fees for full-time freshmen entering in 2009 are $26,240. Room and board cost is approximately $11,500. The cost per credit for part-time students is $550.

The goal of the Saint Joseph College Financial Aid Program is to place a high-quality, private education within the reach of as many qualified students as possible. This goal is achieved by offering need- and merit-based financial aid that includes a combination of grants, loans and on campus employment opportunities. More than 85 percent of full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance. Merit-based scholarship awards are available to all eligible first-year, transfer and international students. Students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship awards upon admission and are considered for all additional financial aid after completion of the FAFSA form. Financial Aid counselors are available to assist families with the financial aid process at any time.

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