Saint Joseph Seminary College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,300

8.78% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$36,285

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

107

98.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

50%

14 Graduates

About

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a higher education institution located in St. Tammany Parish, LA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Joseph Seminary College were General Philosophy & Religious Studies (20 degrees awarded) and Christian Studies (4 degrees).

In 2022, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Joseph Seminary College. 0% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 100% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (15 degrees), 3.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $22,300, which is $7,359 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Joseph Seminary College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 19 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $22,300, which is $7,359 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,285.

In 2022, 46% of undergraduate students attending Saint Joseph Seminary College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,300

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College was $22,300. The cost of tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $7,359 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Joseph Seminary College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,285

2022 Value

9.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Saint Joseph Seminary College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,285. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Saint Joseph Seminary College grew by 9.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Joseph Seminary College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,150

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Joseph Seminary College was of $15,150 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Joseph Seminary College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Saint Joseph Seminary College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 15% with respect to 2021, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Joseph Seminary College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Joseph Seminary College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 19 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Saint Joseph Seminary College had a total enrollment of 107 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College is 105 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 98.1% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph Seminary College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph Seminary College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 3.74% Two or More Races, and 2.8% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Saint Joseph Seminary College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (53.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19%) and Asian Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 107 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College is 105 and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 98.1% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph Seminary College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Joseph Seminary College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Joseph Seminary College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Saint Joseph Seminary College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Joseph Seminary College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
58 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
20 enrolled students
Asian
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph Seminary College is 54.2% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 3.74% Two or More Races, and 2.8% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 24 fewer women than men received degrees from Saint Joseph Seminary College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Joseph Seminary College is white (15 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Joseph Seminary College is General Philosophy & Religious Studies (20 degrees awarded), followed by Christian Studies (4 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Joseph Seminary College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Clergy (29,057 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (26,739 people), Postsecondary teachers (18,640 people), Other managers (11,975 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (9,376 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2022 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (31,797 people), Religious organizations (30,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,212 people), Legal services (20,025 people), and Computer Systems Design (13,687 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Joseph Seminary College.

Most Common (2022)

General Philosophy & Religious Studies
20 degrees awarded
Christian Studies
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Joseph Seminary College was General Philosophy & Religious Studies with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Joseph Seminary College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph Seminary College in General Philosophy & Religious Studies. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 63% of students graduating from Saint Joseph Seminary College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Saint Joseph Seminary College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
15 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Joseph Seminary College is white (15 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

4.17% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
15 degrees awarded
Asian Male
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Joseph Seminary College is white male (15 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (4 degrees).

Operations

Saint Joseph Seminary College has an endowment valued at nearly $547k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −315k (−57.7%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, Saint Joseph Seminary College had a total salary expenditure of 5.81M. Saint Joseph Seminary College employs 20 Professors. Most academics at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Male Professor (18), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph Seminary College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 6 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Endowment

$547k

2022 Endowment

11.9%

decline from 2021

Saint Joseph Seminary College has an endowment valued at about $547k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Joseph Seminary College declined 11.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.1M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Joseph Seminary College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.91M

2022 Salaries

1.92%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Saint Joseph Seminary College paid a median of $1.91M in salaries, which represents 32.8% of their overall expenditure ($5.81M) and a 1.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 14.9% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$755k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Saint Joseph Seminary College paid a total of $755k to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Joseph Seminary College was Professor with 20 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph Seminary College were Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Joseph Seminary College was Male Professor with 18 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Joseph Seminary College.

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