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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME · Rural · 964 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$27,555
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$59,045
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated on the scenic shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is a Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its exceptional pre-licensure nursing, health sciences, education, and environmental science programs. Grounded in the Mercy tradition, campus culture is close-knit, welcoming, and community-oriented, offering active Division III athletics, a strong commitment to service, and four seasons of outdoor lakeside recreation. A distinct highlight of the 474-acre campus is its focus on sustainability and experiential learning, anchored by an on-campus organic farm that integrates hands-on agricultural research directly into academic coursework and campus dining.

Wikipedia:Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college in Standish, Maine, United States. It is the only Catholic college in Maine.

Location
Standish, ME, 04084-5263 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
PWM · Portland ME
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,420
Housing & food (on campus)$15,384
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$59,782
Average net price$27,555
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,420
Housing & food (on campus)$15,384
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$59,782
Average net price$27,555
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,728
$30–48k
$20,376
$48–75k
$24,886
$75–110k
$28,819
$110k+
$32,613
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $28,716
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 43.8% · others: 74.2% 
8 yrs after starting
64% graduated · 15% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$52,884
10 yrs after entry$59,045
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$30,124
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1040
R 500–590 · M 460–560
SAT middle 50%: 960–1150
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 81.9% · women 84.4% 
Yield: 12.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$71,346
Independent
21%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
17%
Where first-years come from
In state (ME)
55.2%
Out of state
44.8%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MA 41 · NH 32 · CT 5 · RI 5 · VT 3

Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
11%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Skiing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$52,884
After 10 yrs
$59,045
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing54
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Health and Medical Administrative Services15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10
Biology, General10
Theological and Ministerial Studies10
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Psychology, General8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General8
Social Work4
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology3
Accounting and Related Services3
Human Resources Management and Services3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,294/mo
Teaching spend
$7,460
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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