Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph's in 1916, St. Joseph's University, New York develops well-rounded individuals who graduate ready to make the world a better place, while living our mission: Esse non videri — "To be, not to seem."
Our students are immersed in the five pillars of St. Joseph's University, New York: integrity, intellectual rigor, spiritual depth, social responsibility and service.
Students enjoy St. Joseph's University, New York's small, hands-on classes, meaningful faculty interaction, vibrant student life, as well as its commitment to leadership and compassionate service to others. A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows professors at St. Joseph's Long Island Campus to better serve as mentors and valued advisers to students.
St. Joseph's tuition rate is among the lowest of independent colleges and universities in the metropolitan area, and boasts a network of more than 47,000 alumni. U.S. News & World Report consistently names St. Joseph's as an outstanding college in the "Regional Universities Northeast" category in its annual Best Colleges issue.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Admissions
Office of Admissions
Address
155 W Roe Blvd.
Patchogue, NY 11772
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone
631-687-4500
Email
liadmissions@sjny.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Cafeteria (Eagle's Nest), Student Hospitality Suite (Second Floor Lounge)
John A. Danzi Athletic Center (Lobby)
MVP Center for Performing Arts and Clare Rose Playhouse
Callahan Library
McGann Conference Center (for events)
During the warmer months, the Quad, Shea Gardens, and Danzi Knoll (Lawn)/Field is used for events and lounging.
John A. Danzi Athletic Center (Lobby)
MVP Center for Performing Arts and Clare Rose Playhouse
Callahan Library
McGann Conference Center (for events)
During the warmer months, the Quad, Shea Gardens, and Danzi Knoll (Lawn)/Field is used for events and lounging.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Dunkin Donuts
Tropical Smoothie, Sweet and Savory, and Moe's
Main Street in Patchogue (restarurant establishments)
Applebee's
Patchogue Theatre
Available through the colleges website and internal Portal we have student discounts to many of our local vendors in Patchogue.
Tropical Smoothie, Sweet and Savory, and Moe's
Main Street in Patchogue (restarurant establishments)
Applebee's
Patchogue Theatre
Available through the colleges website and internal Portal we have student discounts to many of our local vendors in Patchogue.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Schedule varies each semester. They are available year round.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://www.sjliathletics.com/inside_athletics/Recruit_Me
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Easily accessible from the south shore locations via Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and from central and northern Long Island via the Long Island Expressway, Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Nicolls Road, Veterans Memorial Highway or Route 112.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Via the Long Island Expressway (L.I.E., I-495)
Veterans Memorial Highway (Exit 57 off the L.I.E.): Travel south on Veterans Highway (Route 454) to Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Take Sunrise eastbound to Waverly Avenue (Exit 52). The University entrance and parking facilities are located on the south service road 1,000 feet beyond the traffic light on Waverly Avenue.
Patchogue?Holbrook Road (Exit 61 off the L.I.E.)
Take Patchogue-Holbrook Road (Route 19) south. This road will eventually become Waverly Avenue. Take Waverly just over the Sunrise Highway overpass and make a left at the light, onto the Sunrise Highway south service road. The University entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet east on the right.
Nicolls Road (Exit 62 off the L.I.E.)
Take Nicolls Road south to Sunrise Highway, heading east Travel to Exit 52 (Waverly Avenue). Take south service road to the University entrance on right.
Via Sunrise Highway
From the East
Travel west on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to Exit 52. Turn left at the first light onto Waverly Avenue, then turn left again at the next light onto the Sunrise Highway south service road. The University entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet ahead on the right.
From the West
Travel east on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to Exit 52 (Waverly Avenue). Continue on the Sunrise Highway south service road. The University entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet beyond the traffic light, past Waverly Avenue.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
What are the admissions requirements?
St. Joseph's University, New York is a selective institution. Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. The University enrolls students who are academically talented and diverse. Successful admissions candidates typically have:
A high school diploma or its equivalent, or postsecondary transcripts.
A personal statement or essay of recommendation.
Standardized test scores that demonstrate the promise of success in college-level courses.
Two letters of recommendation and a personal essay.
Students can obtain a copy of our application or also apply online, by visiting .
When should I apply? When is the application deadline?
St. Joseph's admits students on a rolling basis, but there are scholarship priority dates. For the fall semester, the scholarship priority date is March 15 for freshmen and August 1 for transfer students. For the spring semester, the priority date is January 1 for both freshmen and transfer students.
What do I need to submit as a transfer student?
Applications can be submitted by mail or online. Transfer students should request that official transcripts from all former colleges, and a listing of courses in progress, be sent to our Office of Admissions. You are not required to submit a high school transcript if you have an A.A. degree or have successfully completed 24 or more credits from an accredited college. You may transfer a maximum of 64 credits if you have an A.A. degree; certain A.A.S. degrees are also transferable.
Overview
Applicants: 1,700
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average HS GPA: 3.40
SAT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 638
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1085 - 1175
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
- BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Hospitality & Tourism Management
- COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Journalism.
Media Studies
- COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
- EDUCATION.
- Biology Teacher Education.
- Chemistry Teacher Education.
- Computer Teacher Education.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
- Spanish Language Teacher Education.
- Special Education and Teaching.
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
- Rhetoric and Composition.
- FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
- Human Development and Family Studies, General.
- FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Health Administration
Hospitality and Tourism Management Health care hospitality
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Medical Technology
Therapeutic Recreation
Criminal Justice (Mental Health track)
- HISTORY.
- History, General.
- HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. (Law & Justice, Juvenile Justice, Community Corrections and the Criminal Justice System)
- LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
- MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
- Mathematics, General.
- PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
- PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
- PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
- Human Services, General.
- SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Sociology.
- VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Majors and Degrees Offered
85 undergraduate and graduate majors offered, as well as 59 dual degree programs, advanced certificates and 42 undergraduate minors.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
387
with Terminal Degree
232
Women
155
Men
36
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
61%
Graduate in 5 years
70%
Graduate in 6 years
71%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
-
EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Computer Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
-
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Students Say
SJC Long Island offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate majors, as well as certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs. View our academic programs here: sjcny.edu/long-island/academics/degrees.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Christopher Carroll
Partner, Kennedys, LLP
Andrew Flinn
COO/CFO - CAT Rock Capital Management LP
Amy Wunk Loeb
Executive Director - Peconic Bay Medical Center
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
61%
Graduate in 5 years
70%
Graduate in 6 years
71%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
$33,825
Financial Aid
87% of our students receive financial aid.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,701
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$17,131
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,198
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
64%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,709
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$33,825
Required Fees
$710
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,500
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
With a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, students choose St. Joseph's for its small classes and inclusive community. The diverse campus welcomes students and provides many opportunities to develop new interests and cultivate existing ones at campus functions and social events, with more than 40 clubs and organizations to choose from, as well as the ability to create their own club.
A proud participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program, St. Joseph's is continually recognized as a Military Friendly School and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Military Times for its commitment to America's veterans and active military. As part of the University's participation in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program, financial support for education and housing is offered to military veterans with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2011, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. St. Joseph's also offers credit for military training and experience and countless opportunities to help make St. Joseph's a familiar atmosphere and ease the transition from service member to civilian.
Student Government Organizations, Academic Organizations, Service Societies and Awareness Organizations, Greek Life, Faith Based Organizations, Council for the Arts, Athletic Organizations and Club Sports.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,454
Foreign Countries Represented
3
Demographics
2.46%
Asian
4.96%
Black
20.32%
Hispanic
64.56%
Caucasian
5.24%
Unknown
69% female
31% male
1% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Students Say
SJC Long Island: 2,794 (undergraduate), 736 (graduate)
SJC Long Island offers a full slate of student clubs, Greek Life, faith-based organizations and NCAA division III sports teams, including basketball, swimming, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, softball and soccer.
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
The Long Island Campus is minutes from Downtown Patchogue, miles from the waves on Long Island beaches and a few feet from inspiration.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Long Island Campus is located in Patchogue, New York. Home to the Callahan Library, John A. Danzi Athletic Center which includes an elevated track, six-lane pool, weight room, fitness center and NCAA regulation basketball court, and a brand new 32,000 square-foot Student Center. The brand new facility is a state-of-the-art home-away-from-home for students with multiple lounge spaces, a dining area, art gallery, chapel, offices for student clubs and dedicated space for student veterans. It also features conference areas and meeting rooms, as well as computer labs.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
0%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
0%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Students Say
St. Joseph's College, New York is located in Patchogue (SJC Long Island). SJC Long Island is located on the South Shore of eastern Long Island, just minutes from the Great South Bay, Long Island MacArthur Airport, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Orient Point and many of Long Island's ocean beaches. New York City is just a short ride on the Long Island Rail Road. SJC Long Island's campus facilities include six buildings and the state-of-the-art Outdoor Field Complex, spread over a 32-acre lakeside campus on the outskirts of Patchogue Village.
Special Needs Admissions
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Kathleen Blumenthal
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
45
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
9% participate in intramural sports
11% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Golden Eagles)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Golden Eagles)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, CDWG, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
