Where community grows.
Welcome to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Here we weave together the space, the skills, and the spirit that every graduate can use as they grow into community leaders.
Community grows in our people. On campus and online, we recognize learning as a tool to lift ourselves in the service of others.
Community grows across our campus. Where breathtaking vistas and Maine’s independent spirit offer learners the space to grow.
Community grows from here to the world. Saint Joseph’s alumni use our practical liberal arts to sustain the communities they call home.
Your Space to Grow
Experience lakes, mountains, ocean, and city–all in your backyard On the shores of Maine’s second largest lake and just 15 miles from Portland, the state’s largest city, Saint Joseph’s offers a lot of ground to cover.
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Just beyond our active campus lies Portland– Maine’s largest city and bustling cultural and economic center. Selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the best cities for young adults, Portland is an ideal place for creativity to flourish.
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Portland 30 min. Portsmouth 1 hour Boston 2 hours
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Grab a kayak. Learn to ski. Or just find a quiet place in the forest. Maine is a natural wonder just waiting to be explored.
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Learning for Greater Good OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE At Saint Joseph’s, we bend over backward to support every learner. From the lab to the lecture hall, you’ll find the confidence to pursue your purpose–and make your mark on the world.
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The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) and Career Studio offer one-stop access to academic and career support. Come to us with your interests, skills, values, and goals, and we’ll help you build your individualized path to success at Saint Joseph’s and beyond.
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Total enrollment
64%
13:1
Students engaged in community based learning
Student-to-faculty ratio
14
3.14
Average GPA
Average class size
92%
Job placement rate
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$20,000 In merit scholarships
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Student-athletes are at the heart and soul of Saint Joseph’s. Whether you’re playing or cheering for one of our 21 NCAA Division III teams, you’ll see firsthand how a team can grow community. Stay healthy with our intramural sports program, fully-equipped athletic center, and miles of hiking trails.
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Community of Champions
Our Numbers
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VARSITY TEAMS
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CLUB SPORTS
1,207
STUDENT-ATHLETE AVERAGE GPA
NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
5
INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC HONORS
31
GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
31
GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS The most since 2007!
Get Recruited CHECK US OUT AT GOMONKS.COM
MEN’S TEAMS
WOMEN’S TEAMS
Alpine Skiing Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Track & Field
Alpine Skiing Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Track & Field
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Open Your World CONNECTIONS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK Saint Joseph’s offers a variety of ways to get involved. Whether you’re looking to make lifelong friends, join campus clubs, volunteer in the community, or study abroad, there is something here for you.
MERCY ON A MISSION Founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 100 years ago, our community lives out the words of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy: “We should be as shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”
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SERVICE TRIPS Whether traveling to Guatemala to provide medical aid, or to Haiti to construct new homes, our students make a difference in the world.
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Local community partners engaged with our students
STUDY AWAY IN GRANADA, SPAIN Saint Joseph’s offers programs for students ranging from one week to an entire semester.
ADVENTURES AROUND US Kayaking
Ice skating
Canoeing
Pond hockey
Paddle boarding
Hiking
Swimming
Downhill skiing at Shawnee Peak –
Running trails Cross country skiing ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SEMESTER Immerse yourself in the practice of field science for an entire semester.
30 minutes from campus
Here to Help You Grow Make it Count You can easily estimate your tuition, scholarships, and grants at sjcme.edu/aid.
Financial Aid Our students come from many different backgrounds and financial circumstances. It is our goal to keep Saint Joseph’s College within reach for every student who qualifies and wants to attend SJC. In fact, over 95% of all SJC students receive some form of financial aid.
Admissions Scholarships Early Action Scholarship Apply Early Action and receive $1,500 for 4 years.
Average SJC financial aid package
Housing Scholarship
$31,119
Earn $4,000 each year that you live on campus
Visit Scholarship Seniors can earn $1,500 just for visiting campus during their senior year or completing a virtual tour with an Admissions Counselor! Book a tour at sjcme.edu/visit.
Admissions Scholars Ready to Apply? It’s as easy as 1, 2... done
SJC OFFERS UP TO
$20,000 in merit scholarships
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Application Deadlines Early Action Nov. 15
Regular Admission Rolling
Find Your Space
Space to Become. Space to Dare. Space to Dream. Space to Learn. Space to Connect. Space to Experiment. Space to Lead. Space to Dive In. Space to Serve. Space to Succeed.
AREAS OF STUDY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Accounting Business & Sport Management Finance Human Resource Management Management Marketing
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EDUCATION Biology/Secondary Education Elementary Education English/Secondary Education History/Secondary Education Mathematics/Secondary Education Physical Education Teacher Physical Sciences/Secondary Education Special Education EXERCISE SCIENCE + SPORT MANAGEMENT Exercise Science -Fitness Specialist -Pre-Athletic Training -Pre-Chiropractic -Pre-Physical Therapy -Sport Performance Specialist Health & Wellness Promotion -Pre-Occupational Therapy Sport & Recreation Management -Athletic Administration -Recreation Management -Sport Management LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
NATURAL, PHYSICAL + HEALTH SCIENCES Biochemistry Biology -Pre-Optometry -Pre-Physician’s Assistant Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Studies Marine Science Mathematics Medical Biology -Pre-Dental -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Pharmacy -Pre-Veterinary NURSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Pre-Law SOCIAL SCIENCE + HUMANITIES Criminal Justice History/Political Science Psychology Social Work
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