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About Saint Joseph's College


About SJC

College
Private, Catholic, liberal arts college welcoming students of all faiths.

Founded
1889 by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.).

Campus
180-acre park-like campus conveniently located in Rensselaer, the county seat of Jasper County in Northwest Indiana.

Students
Over 1,000 students; 68% live on campus.

Demographics
Students from 19 states; 47% are Catholic.

Faculty
72% of full-time faculty have their Ph.D. or terminal degree.

Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1

Average Class Size
14 students

Academics
74 major, minor, and pre-professional programs, along with our nationally-acclaimed Core Curriculum, offer a solid liberal arts education and a distinct career advantage.

Career Placement
Historically, in the last five years, between 96 and 98% of our graduating seniors are employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation, based on our survey results. 13%, historically, pursue graduate study.

Athletics
NCAA Division II - Great Lakes Valley Conference 18 Varsity Sports (9 men's/9 women's)

Accreditation
Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the State of Indiana Professional Standards Board for the Training of Elementary Teachers.

 


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