University of Saint Joseph Acceptance Rate
West Hartford, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,778
- Admitted
- 1,416
- Yield
- 12.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 79.6% (80% in 2014–15, 79.6% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 724 to 1,778 (+146%) over that period.
Its 79.6% rate makes University of Saint Joseph more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.9% for women vs 71.9% for men, a 12-point gap). University of Saint Joseph has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 12.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 724 | 579 | 80% | 150 |
| 2015–16 | 751 | 696 | 92.7% | 213 |
| 2016–17 | 742 | 650 | 87.6% | 126 |
| 2017–18 | 649 | 586 | 90.3% | 134 |
| 2018–19 | 1,414 | 1,023 | 72.3% | 220 |
| 2019–20 | 1,646 | 1,261 | 76.6% | 204 |
| 2020–21 | 1,579 | 1,232 | 78% | 185 |
| 2021–22 | 1,338 | 1,047 | 78.3% | 186 |
| 2022–23 | 1,654 | 1,238 | 74.8% | 189 |
| 2023–24 | 1,778 | 1,416 | 79.6% | 173 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,148 | 963 | 83.9% |
| Men | 630 | 453 | 71.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–630 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 500–620 |
How University of Saint compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate?
University of Saint Joseph's acceptance rate is 79.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,416 admitted of 1,778 applicants).
Is University of Saint Joseph test optional?
University of Saint Joseph is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Saint Joseph?
University of Saint Joseph received 1,778 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,416.
What SAT score do you need for University of Saint Joseph?
Admitted students at University of Saint Joseph typically scored 460–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.usj.edu/.