Saint Joseph Seminary College

https://www.sjasc.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,300

5.33% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$44,114

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

98.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47.8%

11 Graduates

About

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a higher education institution located in St. Tammany Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Joseph Seminary College were General Philosophy & Religious Studies (15 degrees awarded) and Christian Studies (4 degrees).

In 2024, 19 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 (10 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $24,300, which is $9,403 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $24,300, which is $9,403 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,114.

In 2024, 30% of undergraduate students attending Saint Joseph Seminary College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,300

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College was $24,300. The cost of tuition at Saint Joseph Seminary College is $9,403 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$44,114

2024 Value

31.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Joseph Seminary College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,114. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Joseph Seminary College grew by 31.2%.

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

$15,950

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Joseph Seminary College was of $15,950 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.28% between 2023 and 2024.

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

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at Saint Joseph Seminary College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2023, when 29% 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.

Enrollment

Saint Joseph Seminary College had a total enrollment of 95 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College is 94 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 98.9% 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 57.9% White, 23.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.26% Asian, 5.26% Two or More Races, and 1.05% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Saint Joseph Seminary College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (56.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.2%) and Asian Male (4.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College is 94 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph Seminary College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% 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

71%

2024 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), 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 (2024)

White
55 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students
Asian
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph Seminary College is 57.9% White, 23.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.26% Asian, 5.26% Two or More Races, and 1.05% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (4.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 19 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 (10 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Joseph Seminary College is General Philosophy & Religious Studies (15 degrees awarded), followed by Christian Studies (4 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (19 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

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 Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (28,951 people), Clergy (27,785 people), Postsecondary teachers (17,860 people), Other managers (14,141 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (9,967 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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 (31,668 people), Religious organizations (29,541 people), Elementary & secondary schools (26,409 people), Legal services (22,184 people), and Computer Systems Design (15,102 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 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

39%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% 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, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Joseph Seminary College is white (10 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

5.26% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
25 degrees awarded
White Male
21 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Joseph Seminary College is white male (25 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (21 degrees).

Operations

Saint Joseph Seminary College has an endowment valued at nearly $525k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 274k (52.1%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Saint Joseph Seminary College had a total salary expenditure of 6.27M. Saint Joseph Seminary College employs 15 Professors. Most academics at Saint Joseph Seminary College are Male Professor (11), and Female Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph Seminary College are: Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Endowment

$525k

2024 Endowment

11.6%

decline from 2023

Saint Joseph Seminary College has an endowment valued at about $525k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Joseph Seminary College declined 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.5M 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

$2.49M

2024 Salaries

7.92%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Saint Joseph Seminary College paid a median of $2.49M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($6.27M) and a 7.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.92% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Joseph Seminary College paid a total of $1.06M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph Seminary College were Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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