College of St. Joseph
Rutland, VT
The College of St. Joseph, founded in 1950, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 90-acre campus is located in Rutland, 66 miles from Burlington.
Website: www.csj.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Minimally difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 69% of 146 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 2.80
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 19 average
17-21 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- Not available
- Tuition and Fees
- Not reported
- Room and Board
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 64%
- Average Freshman Award
- $21,318
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $42,878
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 12
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 68% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- Rutland Population
- 17,292
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 33% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- Mascot
- Fighting Saint
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Black/African-American
0.7% Hispanic/Latino
59.0% White - International Students
- Not reported
- First-Year Students Returning
- 53.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 44.4%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 60%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 5 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 71 Clement Road
- City, State, Zip
- Rutland, VT 05701-3899
- Phone
- (802) 773-5900 x3286
- Fax
- admissions@csj.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $25
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not reported
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 2 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 69% of 146 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 73% of 92 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 63% of 54 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 78 (77%) of 101 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 48 (72%) of 67 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 30 (88%) of 34 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 2.80
- 3.75 and Above
- 5%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 4%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 7%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 29%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 32%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 22%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 19 average
17-21 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 0%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 20%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 40%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 40%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 1%
Top quarter: 20%
Top half: 50% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- 6%
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- Not available
- Tuition and Fees
- Not reported
- Room and Board
- Not reported
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Not reported
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003685 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 43 (100.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 43 (100.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 43 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 8 (18.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 64%
- Average Award
- $21,318
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 43 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,306
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 39 (90.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,028
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 2 (4.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1 (2.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,500
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 156 (95.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 154 (98.7%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 154 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 2 (1.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 83%
- Average Award
- $21,801
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 153 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,928
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 146 (94.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,142
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 3 (1.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 2 (1.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $978
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 100%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $42,878
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 23.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 37
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Music
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- 60
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,121
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Behavioral Sciences
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Psychology, General
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Psychology, Business/marketing, English
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Not offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 12
- Part-Time Faculty
- 46
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 16%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 68% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 33
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
- Counselor Education
- Education--General
- Elementary Education
- Psychology--General
- Special Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Rutland Population
- 17,292
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 117 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 7.5 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September
- Rain
- 155 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Rutland
- Nearest Train Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Rutland
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing
- Students in College Housing
- 33% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 60%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Not available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Not available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Not available
- Other
- trained security personnel from 8 pm to 6 am
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Not offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- Mascot
- Fighting Saint
- School Colors
- Royal blue and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | ||
Bowling | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | |
Bowling | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | |
Bowling | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, humans vs. zombies club, business club, human services club, student government association, cooking club
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 237
- Women
- 144 (60.8%)
- Men
- 93 (39.2%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 164
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Black/African-American
0.7% Hispanic/Latino
59.0% White - International Students.
- Not reported
- Average Age
- 24
- All Graduate Students
- 140
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 53.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 44.4%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 50%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 53.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 60%
- Average Starting Salary
- 60%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 2%
Law 2%
Arts and Sciences 3%
Education 1%
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