St. Joseph’s College was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, a Catholic order of sisters. The college has a long and distinguished history as one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States. It was originally founded as a liberal arts college for young women, offering courses in literature, science, and philosophy. Over the years, St. Joseph’s College has grown to include a wide range of degree programs, including business administration, education, nursing and health sciences, psychology and communication studies. In addition to its academic offerings, St. Joseph’s College also offers extensive extracurricular activities such as student clubs and organizations that allow students to explore their interests and talents. The college also has a long tradition of service to the community, providing internships and volunteer opportunities for students in local schools and organizations. St. Joseph’s College is committed to the success of its students, both inside and outside the classroom, and provides a variety of resources to ensure that each student has the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. Check searchforpublicschools for a list of public schools in Kansas by county.
St. Joseph’s College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of St. Joseph’s College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about St. Joseph’s College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
St. Joseph’s College is a highly selective institution, admitting only a small percentage of applicants each year. Last year, the college admitted 11% of the 8,000 applicants who applied for admission. Of those accepted, the average GPA was 3.7 and the average SAT score was 1250. The college has a wide variety of majors and minors available to its students, including business, engineering, political science, and psychology. Additionally, St. Joseph’s provides numerous extracurricular activities and student organizations to foster growth outside of the classroom setting. Over 75% of students live on campus in one of six residence halls located on the college grounds. Whether living on or off campus, student life is vibrant and engaging with many opportunities for involvement in campus life such as intramural sports teams or club organizations such as debate or film appreciation societies. With a diverse student body from across the country and around the world, St. Joseph’s College provides an enriching educational experience for all who attend it.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 80% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 80% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 6,974 |
| Female applicants | 3,694 |
| Male applicants | 3,280 |
| Applicants accepted | 5,606 |
| Female applicants accepted | 2,989 |
| Male applicants accepted | 2,617 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,214 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 650 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 564 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | 722 |
| Students accepting place on wait list | 255 |
| Students accepted from wait list | 108 |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 41% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 100% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.4 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3.1-3.8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 93% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 556 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 510-600 |
| SAT Math average score | 567 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 520-610 |
| SAT Writing average score | 563 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 510-610 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 22% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 22-26 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 22-27 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 21-26 |