Saint Joseph's College of Maine
278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish, Maine 04084
(207) 892-6766
http://www.sjcme.edu/

Mission Statement

Rooted in and professing fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrines and heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Joseph's College, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a liberal arts college that nurtures intellectual, spiritual and social growth in students of all ages and all faiths within a value-centered environment.

In fulfillment of this mission, Saint Joseph’s College will:

• foster a strong academic community dedicated to the pursuit of truth through serious study, integration of knowledge, and an ongoing dialogue between faith and reason
• encourage all students to explore widely the arts and sciences while they also prepare to live ethical and meaningful lives
• provide a strong foundation for graduate study, professional service, and career advancement
• offer in an extension of its Mission to multiple areas of the world, both degree and non-degree programs through distance education
• enhance students’ awareness of human dignity and the meaning of life
• advocate for justice and peace in recognition of each person’s responsibility for the welfare of both humankind and the environment

Type of Institution:	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans).
Degrees Offered:	Master's, Bachelor's, Associate's
Certificates Offered:	Postbaccalaureate
Carnegie Classification:	Master’s Colleges and Universities II - These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 20 or more master’s degrees per year.

 

Academic Year Prices for Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduates
	2003–04	2002–03	2001–02
Tuition & Fees	$18,070	$16,400	$15,850
Books & Supplies	$600	$600	$600
On-Campus
Room and Board	$7,530	$6,980	$6,650
Other Expenses	$1,450	$1,790	$1,400
Off-Campus
Room and Board	$5,000	$4,000	$4,000
Other Expenses	$2,150	$2,965	$2,200
Off-Campus With Family
Other Expenses	$1,600	$2,415	$1,650

Fall Enrollment	2003	2002	2001
Total Enrollment	3,723	3,900	5,270
Undergraduate Enrollment	2,571	2,675	3,561
% of Undergraduate Enrollment by Gender
Men	28.1%	27.4%	24.6%
Women	71.9%	72.6%	75.4%
% of Undergraduate Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
Black Non-Hispanic	3.1%	2.7%	2.9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%
Hispanic	1.1%	0.9%	1.2%
White Non-Hispanic	48.2%	47.9%	43.9%
Race-Ethnicity Unknown	46.7%	48.0%	51.0%
Student Counts
Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Students	244	289	315
% Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate	9.5	10.8	32.0
% Full-Time, First-Time Tndergraduate Receiving Financial Aid		98.3	99.0

Awards/Degrees - Conferred between July 1, 2002 & June 30, 2003
Associate Degrees	9
Bachelor Degrees	304
Master's Degrees	66
Largest Programs 2003-04	Degrees/Certificates Conferred
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities	83
Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences	118
Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services	47
Education	54
Social Sciences	18

Programs Offered *		Awards/Degrees
Biological Sciences/Life Sciences
	Biology, General	baccalaureate
	Marine Science	baccalaureate
Conservation & Renewable Natural Resources
	Environmental Science	baccalaureate
	Environmental Studies	baccalaureate
Communication
	Journalism	baccalaureate
	Public Relations/Advertising	baccalaureate
	Multimedia	baccalaureate
Computer Science
	Computer Science	baccalaureate
Criminal Justice
	Criminal Justice	baccalaureate
Education
	Education, General	baccalaureate
	Physical Education Teaching & Coaching	baccalaureate
English Language & Literature/Letters
	English Language & Literature, General	baccalaureate, master
Mathematics		baccalaureate
	Mathematics	baccalaureate
Philosophy
	Philosophy	baccalaureate
Theological Studies & Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies	baccalaureate, master
Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, other	baccalaureate
Psychology
	Psychology, General	baccalaureate
Social Sciences & History		baccalaureate
	History, General	baccalaureate
	Sociology	baccalaureate
Health Professions & Related Sciences
	Medical Systems/Health Services Admin.	baccalaureate, master
	Nursing, General	baccalaureate
Business Mgmt. & Admin. Services
	Accounting	baccalaureate
	Business Administration & Mgmt., Other	associate, baccalaureate
	Finance, General	baccalaureate
	International Business	baccalaureate
	Business Marketing/Marketing Management	baccalaureate
*For a complete list go to the Saint Joseph's program page.

Financial Aid - 2002 - 2003
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Type of Aid	% of Students Receiving Aid	Average Amount of Aid They Received
Federal Grants (Scholarships/Fellowships)	36	$2,800
State/Local Grants (Scholarships/Fellowships)	41	$1,095
Institutional Grants (Scholarships/Fellowships)	97	$6,863
Loans to Students	87	$3,939

 

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