Private Catholic university with dual campuses in Brooklyn and Long Island, serving 3,899 students across 54+ majors.
St. Joseph's University offers over 50 undergraduate majors and 21 graduate degrees through its School of Arts and Sciences and School of Professional and Graduate Studies. The university provides both in-person and online education, with SJU Online offering 27 bachelor, master, and certificate programs. As of fall 2024, the university enrolls 3,173 undergraduates and 726 postgraduate students. Only 25% of faculty hold full-time positions, significantly below the 50% average for comparable institutions.
Approximately 71% of applicants were admitted in 2020, with an average SAT score of 1100 (59th percentile). The enrollment yield is 20.2%, indicating modest conversion of admitted students to enrollees. The university has experienced 9% enrollment declines since 2019.
The Brooklyn campus occupies an urban location at 245 Clinton Avenue in Clinton Hill, while the Long Island campus spans 25 acres in Patchogue. Both campuses feature modern facilities including libraries, athletic centers, and academic buildings. St. Joseph's competes in NCAA Division III through the Skyline Conference, with the Brooklyn Bears fielding 13 varsity sports and the Long Island Golden Eagles competing in 16 varsity sports.
St. Joseph's University ranks 48th among 175 regional universities in the North according to US News (2023). The university is not ranked by Times Higher Education. SJU Online ranks 168th nationally for online bachelor's degrees and 14th among New York schools in online rankings.