Campus & Student Life at University of Saint Joseph

Home to about 898 undergraduates in 2020, USJ is a small, private university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, USJ offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by USJ can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our USJ Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Saint Joseph is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

USJ Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit USJ Disability Services.

USJ for the Military

While not a "service academy", USJ does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit USJ Veteran Services . For more information, check out our USJ for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Saint Joseph

USJ offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Saint Joseph

USJ has a comparatively small, student body. There were 898 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 820 (91.3%). Part-time attendance was 78 (8.7%).

University of Saint Joseph is Ranked #2,506 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USJ is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank USJ #2506 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at USJ by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USJ Diversity Guide.

University of Saint Joseph Competes in the NCAA

USJ has a total of 115 student athletes, 0 men and 115 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Saint Joseph Athletics