University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, Connecticut · Private
University of Saint Joseph admitted 83% of 2,374 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 972.5–1225 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Saint Joseph
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Application deadlines
University of Saint Joseph’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- October 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application is free. University of Saint Joseph asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Saint Joseph’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 100% (3 of 3), compared with 83% for all applicants.
University of Saint Joseph offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How University of Saint Joseph rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.41 GPA. 20% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $62,324 a year. After grants, students paid $27,558 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate?
University of Saint Joseph admitted 83% of applicants: 1,958 of 2,374 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Saint Joseph’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due October 15, 2026, early action is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due July 26, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Saint Joseph?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 972.5 to 1225, with a median around 1090. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Saint Joseph’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does University of Saint Joseph require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Saint Joseph asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does University of Saint Joseph have supplemental essays?
No. University of Saint Joseph has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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