Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1916, St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) has provided an affordable liberal arts education to a diverse group of students for more than 100 years. Independent and coeducational, the University provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service. Through its Brooklyn, Long Island and Online campuses, the University offers degrees in more than 100 majors, special course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs.
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Phone
718-940-5800
Email
bkadmissions@sjcny.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Tuohy Student Lounge/Red Room
Student Life
The Hill Center
MCE Cafeteria
The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership
The Bear Cave
Student Life
The Hill Center
MCE Cafeteria
The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership
The Bear Cave
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Broadway
Barclay Center
Coney Island
Brooklyn Promenade
Citifield
In the neighborhood: DeKalb Avenue restaurants, Fort Green Park, Brooklyn Academy of Music
Barclay Center
Coney Island
Brooklyn Promenade
Citifield
In the neighborhood: DeKalb Avenue restaurants, Fort Green Park, Brooklyn Academy of Music
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday through Friday at 11am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday through Friday at 11am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
see events calendar at http://www.sjcny.edu/brooklyn/admissions/events
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
For faculty visits contact Admissions Office. For coach visits contact Athletic Department.
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
sjcbears@sjcny.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
taxis, MTA buses, Trains
Driving Instructions to Campus
Driving Directions
From Queens: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Exit 31, Wythe-Kent.
From Brooklyn: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Exit 27, Atlantic Avenue.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
What are the admissions requirements?
St. Joseph's College is a selective institution. Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. The College enrolls students who are academically talented and diverse. Successful admissions candidates typically have:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent, or postsecondary transcripts.
- A personal statement or essay of recommendation.
- Standardized test scores that demonstrate the promise of success in college-level courses.
- Two letters of recommendation and a personal essay.
Students can obtain a copy of our application or also apply online, by visiting sjcny.edu/applynow.
When should I apply? When is the application deadline?
SJC admits students on a rolling basis, but there are scholarship priority dates. For the fall semester, the scholarship priority date is March 15 for freshmen and August 1 for transfer students. For the spring semester, the priority date is January 1 for both freshmen and transfer students.
What do I need to submit as a transfer student?
Applications can be submitted by mail or online. Transfer students should request that official transcripts from all former colleges, and a listing of courses in progress, be sent to our Office of Admissions. You are not required to submit a high school transcript if you have an A.A. degree or have successfully completed 24 or more credits from an accredited college. You may transfer a maximum of 64 credits if you have an A.A. degree; certain A.A.S. degrees are also transferable.
Overview
Applicants: 2,839
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Average HS GPA: 3.20
GPA Breakdown
12%
4.0
9%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
1.00 - 1.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
485 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
990 - 1165
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — August 31
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
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Academic Programs
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Biology
Biology – Secondary Education
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemistry – Secondary Education
Child Study
Criminal Justice
Computer Information Technology
English
English – Secondary Education
General Studies
Health Administration
History
History, Social Studies – Secondary Education
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Human Relations
Human Resources
Human Services
Journalism and New Media Studies
Leisure Services Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics – Secondary Education
Medical Technology
Nursing
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Spanish
Spanish – Secondary Education
Speech Communication
Sociology
Studio Art
Therapeutic Recreation
Dual Degree/Five-Year Programs
Accounting, B.S./M.B.A.
Computer Information Technology, B.S./M.S. Forensic Computing
Criminal Justice, B.S./M.S. Forensic Computing
Health Administration/Health Care Management, B.S./M.B.A.
Human Services, B.S./M.S. Human Services Leadership
Mathematics Adolescence Education, B.A./B.S. & M.A.
Mathematics/Computer Science, B.S./Forensic Computing, M.S.
Organizational Management and Management, Human Resources Management Concentration, B.S./M.S.
Organizational Management, B.S./M.B.A.
Psychology, B.A./M.B.A.
Minors
Accounting
American Studies
Art History
Fine Arts (LI)
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Digital Design
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film/Media
History
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Human Relations
Human Resources
Journalism and New Media Studies
Labor, Class, Ethics
Latino Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Mindfulness and Contemplative Living
Music (LI)
Music History
Peace and Justice Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Speech
Spanish
Theatre
Therapeutic Recreation
Women's Studies
Graduate Programs
Childhood or Adolescence Special Education with an Annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities, M.A.
Educational Leadership with Critical Consciousness, M.A.
Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Special Education, M.A. (SJC Long Island)
Literacy and Cognition, M.A.
Literacy/Cognition and Special Education, M.A.
Creative Writing, M.F.A. (SJC Brooklyn)
Forensic Computing, M.S.
Accounting, M.B.A.
Health Care Management, M.B.A.
Health Care Management-Health Information Systems Concentration, M.B.A.
M.B.A.
Management, Health Care Management Concentration, M.S.
Management, Human Resources Management Concentration, M.S.
Management, Organizational Management Concentration, M.S.
Human Services Leadership, M.S.
Mathematics Education, M.A. (SJC Long Island)
Nursing, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, M.S.
Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, M.S.
Nursing, Nursing Education Concentration, M.S.
Certificate Programs
In addition to our undergraduate programs, SJC offers credit-bearing certificates that part-time students can complete in less than a year. These certificates may be earned individually or as part of an undergraduate degree. Certificate programs enable you to delve deeper into your specific interests, help you focus on your career goals and give you a head start when entering the work world. We offer certificate programs (undergraduate and professional studies) in:
Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling
Applied Sociology
Care Management
Counseling
Criminology/Criminal Justice
Gerontology
Health Care Management
Home Care Administration
Hospice
Human Resources
Human Services
Information Technology Applications
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Leadership and Supervision
Management
Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations
Nursing Home Administrator
Religious Studies
Training and Staff Development
A Service Members Opportunity College
As a core member of the Servicemembers Opportunity College Degree Network System, SJC is committed to the transfer of relevant course credits, flexible academic residence requirements and credit learning from appropriate military training and work experience. SJC also offers online, on-and off-site class schedules for its military and veteran students, including class offerings at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island, New York. In addition, SJC is an active participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program, offering veteran students financial support, a monthly housing allowance and an annual stipend for books and school supplies.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
180
with Terminal Degree
103
Women
77
Men
40
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
55%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Joan Hinde Stewart
President Emerita of Hamilton College
Margaret Candee Jacob
Distinguished Professor of History at UCLA
Elba Montalvo
Former President/CEO and Co-Founder of Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
55%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
SJC is committed to providing quality education while maintaining one of the lowest private college tuition rates in New York. To supplement the cost of education, scholarships, loans and work-study programs are some of the financial aid options available. Currently, more than 80 percent of SJC students receive some form of financial aid. SJC offers generous scholarships and financial aid packages to students who qualify.
Financial Aid
SJC offers generous scholarships and financial aid packages to students who qualify. For a listing of scholarships available at SJC Long Island, visit http://www.sjcny.edu/long-island/admissions/financial-aid/sjc-scholarships. For a listing of scholarships available at SJC Brooklyn, visit http://www.sjcny.edu/brooklyn/admissions/financial/sjc-scholarships.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,709
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,723
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,991
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,550
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$20,709
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$28,590
Required Fees
$600
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,300
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
SJC students have an abundance of extracurricular opportunities within reach through the Office of Student Involvement, Leadership and Multicultural Programming. Students can join clubs, athletic teams, organizations and committees that emphasize leadership, community service and effective communication.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
985
Foreign Countries Represented
24
Demographics
5.91%
Asian
18.94%
Black
26.78%
Hispanic
34.11%
Caucasian
6.31%
Unknown
4.58%
International
66% female
34% male
8% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Campus Facilities & Equipment
SJC Brooklyn
Since its founding, SJC Brooklyn has been at the center of one of the nation's most diverse academic and cultural cities. Campus amenities include the Dillon Child Study Center, McEntegart Hall Library and the 40,000-square-foot Hill Center that features a 270-seat, NCAA-regulation basketball and volleyball court. SJC Brooklyn also offers off-campus housing for students at the St. George/Clark Residence, New York's leading resource for student housing.
SJC Long Island
SJC Long Island is located on a 32-acre lakeside campus in Patchogue, which was recently named a Great Place in America by the American Planning Association. Campus amenities include the Clare Rose Playhouse, Callahan Library, John A. Danzi Athletic Center and a state-of-the-art 24.8-acre outdoor field complex that is home to several NCAA Division III teams. SJC Long Island is just minutes from the Great South Bay, L.I. MacArthur Airport, Orient Point and many of Long Island's ocean beaches.
SJC Online
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's "Best Online Bachelor's Programs," SJC Online — the College's fully online campus — offers more than 25 online degree programs for students interested in furthering their academic, personal and professional education goals while taking advantage of the College's resources, discounted tuition rate and generous transfer credit system for online learning.
Service
The SJC community is dedicated to hands-on service and improving the lives of others — you can participate in numerous service projects and fundraising efforts on a local, regional or global level. In addition, the College offers opportunities to participate in an ever-expanding number of mission trips. In recent years, SJC students have traveled to Texas, Washington, D.C., Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey and abroad to Nicaragua, to serve those in need.
Experiential Learning
SJC believes that the college experience isn't limited to its own classrooms. The Office of Career Services facilitates internship opportunities to introduce you to the workforce in locations such as federal, state and local politicians' offices, as well as employers like Microsoft, Google, NASA, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Viacom/MTV and Grant Thornton LLP. The College also provides its students with the opportunity to explore the world via its study abroad programs.
SJC Military and Veteran Affairs
A proud participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program, SJC has been named a "Best College for Veterans" by Military Times for its excellence in providing opportunities to America's veterans and active military. The College offers special tuition rates for current service members (active duty, guard and reserve) enrolled in undergraduate studies for up to 10 credits per semester. With a dedicated Office of Military and Veteran Services, SJC staff are equipped to provide veteran and military students with support that leads to academic success.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
9%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
5%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessiblity Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Kris Percival
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
31
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
5% participate in intramural sports
14% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bears)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Bears)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, CDWG, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
