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University of Saint Joseph SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range860 to 1160

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.41

Acceptance Rate78.6%

USJ’s 78.6% acceptance rate means your plan can focus on strengthening your profile, not just clearing an admissions bar. Because USJ is test-optional and only 13% submit SAT scores, consider sending a score near the top of its 860–1160 range. Listed scholarship opportunities lean on GPA, so keep your grades central.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Saint Joseph facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Saint Joseph is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 993 students. USJ has an 82% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 64%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

West Hartford, CT

Undergrad Enrollment993

Freshman Retention82%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at USJ?

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Key University of Saint Joseph application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional USJ, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. For USJ’s November 1 Early Action deadline, plan on the September ACT or October SAT as the last retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

USJ is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $47,278. About 79% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $24,970. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$47,278

Room and Board$13,588

Average Merit Award$24,970

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid79%

Average Aid Package$35,712

Average Debt at Grad$45,008

University of Saint Joseph’s listed cost of attendance is about $60,866, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 79% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $35,712. Merit aid is significant, averaging $24,970, with scholarships tied to benchmarks such as a 3.00+ GPA for the USJ Catholic Promise Scholarship and a 3.70+ GPA for the Honors Scholarship. Graduates leave with average debt of $45,008.