Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is one of the eleven private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Maine. The campus is located in a rural area, in Standish.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,291 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 267 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 219 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,291 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 121 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 72 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 9 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 106 miles radius of Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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University of New England
26 miles away |
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Southern New Hampshire University
73 miles away |
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
76 miles away |
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Saint Anselm College
77 miles away |
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Colby-Sawyer College
80 miles away |
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Rivier University
90 miles away |
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Endicott College
90 miles away |
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
104 miles away |
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Fisher College
106 miles away |
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Emerson College
106 miles away |
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University of New England
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,030/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,030/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,030/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $485/credit | |
| In State Students | $485/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $485/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $46,350 | $46,350 | $46,350 |
| ADN | 70 | $72,100 | $72,100 | $72,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $128,750 | $128,750 | $128,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,250 | $24,250 | $24,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Saint Joseph's College of Maine's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,225 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $576 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,653 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $20,557 |
| Federal Student Loans | 91% | $6,154 |
| Private Loans | 25% | $14,617 |
$25,694
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$20,302 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,896 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,546 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,479 |
| Over $110,000$27,435 |
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Student Population
1,533
Undergrads
758
Graduates
1,511
Women
780
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
62% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
31% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maine state board of nursing.
