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Saint Joseph Seminary College

St. Benedict, Louisiana · Private (nonprofit)

Feb 1Application deadline

FindU Grade

C+Value
N/ACampus
C+Academics
C-Admissions
BStudent Life
C+Overall

About

Saint Joseph Seminary College is located in St. Benedict, Louisiana. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 91 students.

sjasc.edu

Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$26,770
Out-of-state tuition$26,770
Room & board$15,950
Students receiving aid8%
Pell grant recipients7%

Saint Joseph Seminary College's tuition is $26,770, with housing costing $8,750 and food at $7,200. After average financial aid of $8,420, the total cost is $41,524. The college offers a private, four-year liberal arts education focused on Catholic theology, preparing students for priesthood.

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Admissions

Application info

Student–faculty ratio5:1
Application fee$0

Application dates

Early ActionNov 15
Regular DecisionFeb 1
PriorityMay 1

Prospective students can find information about Saint Joseph Seminary College in the About, Academics, and Admissions sections of the website. The college requires a high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, recommendations, and an interview. Preference is given to candidates for the priesthood.

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Academics

Graduation rate47%
Retention rate88%
Student–faculty ratio5:1
Full-time faculty100%

Academics at Saint Joseph Seminary College focus on integrating knowledge with intellectual and spiritual integrity. The small size of the college fosters close relationships between students and faculty. The presence of the resident Benedictine community enriches the educational setting with its liturgical and cultural traditions.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$38,366
Loan default (3 yr)0%

Saint Joseph Seminary College prepares students for graduate study in theology and eventual ordination as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The college also provides educational opportunities for non-seminarians, including part-time coursework and preparation for lay ministry. Alumni have gone on to become bishops and archbishops.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
91Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

53% WhiteRacial diversity
White 53%Hispanic 23%Asian 8%Black 2%Other 14%
Campus housingYes

Student life at Saint Joseph Seminary College is largely student-planned and directed, managed by the Student Government Association. The SGA promotes good spirit, unity, and cooperation between students and faculty. Recreational and fellowship activities are essential, with the college providing recreational facilities and supporting student organizations.

About Saint Joseph Seminary College

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a secluded community with limited public access and a spacious, 1,200-acre campus. The college has implemented social distancing measures, single-occupancy dormitory rooms, and hand-sanitizing stations throughout the campus. The Office of Student Health is staffed two days a week with a registered nurse.

Endowment$594,042
Avg faculty salary$44,256

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