Ready. Set. Joe's
Inspire the next you at St. Joseph's College (SJC). Our innovative programs are developed by top industry leaders and will give you the competitive edge you're looking for.
Outside the classroom, campus life is rich and diverse, providing you with every opportunity to enjoy the full collegiate experience.
With more than 37,000 successful alumni now working at school districts, businesses, hospitals and start-ups, we're ready to help you reach your potential.
Since 1916, SJC has helped students achieve their highest personal and academic goals. Through our three campuses — SJC Long Island, SJC Brooklyn and SJC Online — the College offers degrees in more than 50 majors, special course offerings and certificates, and affiliated and pre-professional programs. A St. Joseph's education, regardless of major or field of study, is rooted in a liberal arts foundation — an essential component for success in any profession. As one of the most affordable private colleges in New York, SJC is the top choice for students seeking a quality return on their investment.
In small, hands-on classes with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students receive individual attention from dedicated professors. SJC's academic and career counselors will guide students through all aspects of their college career, from coursework preparation to job applications. Faculty and staff value commitment to personal growth and are mentors and valued advisers.
SJC is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its status as an outstanding college. For more than a decade, SJC has been selected as one of the nation's top colleges by U.S. News & World Report. SJC is also one of the nation's most affordable private colleges, annually ranked by Washington Monthly as a "Best Bang for the Buck" college in the Northeast.
In recent years, SJC has developed programs in studio art, forensic computing, journalism and new media studies, hospitality and tourism management and nursing to meet growing demands. The launch of SJC Online has also provided the best in education — all on your schedule.
About
From the School
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: 2,140
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.20
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 31
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Biology
Biology – Secondary Education
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemistry – Secondary Education
Child Study
Criminal Justice
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
English
English – Secondary Education
History
History, Social Studies – Secondary Education
Hospitality Tourism Management
Human Relations
Journalism and New Media Studies
Leisure Services Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics – Secondary Education
Medical Technology
Nursing
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Spanish
Spanish – Secondary Education
Speech
Social Sciences, Concentration in Economics
Sociology
Studio Art
Therapeutic Recreation
Minors
Accounting
American Studies
Art History
Fine Arts (LI)
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film/Media
History
Human Relations
Human Resources
Journalism 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
Accounting
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Computer Information Technology
Criminal Justice
Forensic Computing
General Studies
Health Administration
Hospitality Tourism Management
Human Services
Marketing
Medical Technology
Nursing
Organizational Management
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 in:
- Business Administration Marketing (Brooklyn and LI)
- Criminal Justice (Brooklyn and LI)
- Human Services (Brooklyn and LI)
- Industrial Organizational Psychology (Brooklyn and LI)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (Brooklyn and LI)
- Psychology (LI)
- Religious Studies (Brooklyn and LI)
- Social Sciences (LI)
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
9:1
Total Faculty
186
with Terminal Degree
68
106
Women
80
Men
42
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
62%
Graduate in 5 years
67%
Graduate in 6 years
68%
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.
Sociology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor'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
Stephen Somers
Owner and President of Vigon International
Joan Hinde Stewart
Past President of Hamilton College
Elba Montalvo
Former President/CEO and Co-Founder of Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
62%
Graduate in 5 years
67%
Graduate in 6 years
68%
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 the one of 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
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$16,876
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,676
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,722
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
53%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,873
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$16,876
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,230
Required Fees
$600
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,250
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)
Federal Perkins Loans
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 and Leadership. Students can join clubs, athletic teams, organizations and committees that emphasize leadership, community service and effective communication.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
943
Foreign Countries Represented
20
Demographics
5.76%
Asian
23.16%
Black
24.12%
Hispanic
35.65%
Caucasian
8.00%
Unknown
69% female
31% male
7% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Campus Facilities & Equipment
SJC Brooklyn
Architecturally stunning halls in the historic Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, an outdoor theater, The Hill Center and the nationally recognized Dillon Child Study Center combine to make SJC Brooklyn a unique community. The recently opened Hill Center is home to SJC Brooklyn's NCAA Division III athletic teams. It features a regulation-size gymnasium, a state-of-the-art fitness facility and many multipurpose areas. Career opportunities and extensive cultural attractions in Manhattan are within reach via public transportation.
SJC Long Island
SJC Long Island's 32-acre lakeside campus features the Business Technology Center, the John A. Danzi Athletic Center, the Clare Rose Playhouse, the Callahan Library and the state-of-the-art 24.8-acre outdoor athletic field complex for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis. SJC Long Island is located in Patchogue and is just minutes from the Great South Bay, L.I. MacArthur Airport, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Orient Point and many of Long Island's ocean beaches. New York City is just a short ride away.
Service
Service is at the heart of a St. Joseph's education. Students volunteer at numerous organizations throughout the year and often participate in service-based trips, where they help rebuild communities that have been affected by hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Service-based destinations have included Colorado, South Carolina, Missouri, New Jersey and Nicaragua. SJC provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and prepares students for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service.
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
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
30
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
15% 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
