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University of Saint Joseph Computer Science Programs

University of Saint Joseph is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Hartford, CT. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Saint Joseph?

Contact information for USJ are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone:	8602324571
Website:	www.usj.edu/
Admissions:	www.usj.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.usj.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into USJ?

You can apply to USJ online at: https://usj.edu/apply

USJ is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for USJ

Here’s what USJ requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into USJ?

USJ admits 79%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

13% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at USJ, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 610. Math scores were between 410 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 850 to 1170.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at USJ vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	656	459	70%
Women	1,392	1,150	83%

Can I Afford University of Saint Joseph?

The average net price after aid at USJ is $27,375. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,978
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,978
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,278
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,278

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at USJ receive some form of financial aid (173 students).

Approximately 88% of students at USJ receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,879 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,381.

Student Loan Debt

71% of USJ undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,927 per year.

University of Saint Joseph Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,362 students enrolled at USJ. USJ is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 825 undergraduate students at USJ, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Saint Joseph undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	76
Hispanic	145
White	429
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	10

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at USJ are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	161
Massachusetts	11
New York	8
Vermont	4
Maine	2

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Saint Joseph Graduate Student Diversity

1,060 of USJ’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at USJ, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Saint Joseph graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	129
Hispanic	159
White	634
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	13

Online Learning at University of Saint Joseph

USJ delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

447 undergraduate students at USJ took at least one online class — of those, 13 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 117 students took at least one online class and 394 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Saint Joseph

These computer science majors are available at USJ, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	4	—	—	4
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at University of Saint Joseph

USJ offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

USJ has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.