- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.41, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 440–610 reading and writing, 410–560 math
- Average net price: $27,558 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Saint Joseph reported: an average GPA of 3.41 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Saint Joseph reviews each application.
University of Saint Joseph average GPA
University of Saint Joseph reported an average high school GPA of 3.41 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Saint Joseph acceptance rate
University of Saint Joseph admitted 1,611 of 2,050 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit 4-year university in West Hartford, Connecticut, with 993 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Saint Joseph in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 470 | 560 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 950 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Saint Joseph looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Saint Joseph awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,558 a year at University of Saint Joseph in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into University of Saint Joseph with a 3.0 GPA?
19% of University of Saint Joseph's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.41, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,611 of 2,050 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Saint Joseph hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Saint Joseph admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does University of Saint Joseph require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Saint Joseph is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do University of Saint Joseph students have?
The middle 50% of University of Saint Joseph's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–610 in reading and writing and 410–560 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at University of Saint Joseph?
A lot: University of Saint Joseph requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do most University of Saint Joseph students have?
48% of University of Saint Joseph's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does University of Saint Joseph accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Saint Joseph awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Saint Joseph?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,558 a year at University of Saint Joseph in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Saint JosephU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Saint Joseph Common Data Set 2024–25University of Saint Joseph: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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