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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 754
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Standish, Maine, Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Saint Joseph's College of Maine is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Saint Joseph's College of Maine emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 71% at Saint Joseph's College of Maine suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,986

Cost of attendance at Saint Joseph's College of Maine in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $10,171
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,986

Cost of attendance at Saint Joseph's College of Maine in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $21,798
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine received on average $24,350 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,350
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 56 26% $4,627 $259,139
Other Federal Grant 56 26% $4,971 $278,364
State Grant/Scholarships 49 22% $1,446 $70,875
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 219 100% $22,755 $4,983,446
Total Grant & Scholarships 219 100% $24,350 $5,332,685

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Joseph's College of Maine students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 68.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.7%.

68.4%

  • African American 75.0% 3 students
  • white 70.2% 170 students
  • unknown 50.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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