Saint Joseph's College Fast Facts
Private, co-educational, four-year, Catholic college
Founded in 1889
Sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.)
Location
Rensselaer, Indiana (population 6,400)
90 minutes from Chicago and Indianapolis
45 minutes from Lafayette and Merrillville
Safe, family-oriented community with easy access to major retail centers
Recognition
Top Ten "Best Value" College in the Midwest-US News & World Report
"Best Regional College" 8th straight year-The Princeton Review
"Character-building college"-The Templeton Foundation
"One of the three bright spots in the country for humanities education"-The National Endowment for the Humanities
Academic Program
No other college in the nation offers Core.
Our nationally acclaimed Core Program spans all four years and replaces general education distribution requirements like English composition and history with courses such as Humanity in the Universe and The Modern World.
The Princeton Review says Saint Joseph's College graduates rave about our Core Program.
26 majors, 32 minors, 4 group majors, and 9 pre-professional programs
Two master's programs
Students may start their major in freshman year.
New Paramedic Program
New MBA Program
Personalized Education
Strong faculty mentoring-you become successful with a more personalized education than at a larger school.
You get the thinking and communication skills employers crave because the liberal arts are woven into your major with hands-on learning.
Education majors get into the classroom in their first semester.
97% of Saint Joseph's College's Class of 2009 was employed or in graduate or professional school within 12 months of graduation (based on survey respondents).
29% of the Class of 2009 pursued graduate or professional studies after graduation.
Our forensic entomology professor, Dr. Neal Haskell, is one of the creators of this area of criminal investigation. Haskell testified as an expert in the high profile Casey Anthony trial. He coauthored the first textbook on forensic entomology for law enforcement, and has been featured on A&E, The Learning Channel, and the Discovery Channel.
Placement
97% of Saint Joseph's College's Class of 2009 was employed or in graduate or professional school within 12 months of graduation (based on survey respondents).
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration, Biology-Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology, Sports Management
Affordability
99% of incoming SJC freshmen receive financial aid.*
The average SJC financial aid package is $25,995.*
The average out-of-pocket expense for SJC families is $8,986 for all undergraduates.*
SJC provides more than $13 million in scholarship and grant assistance to students.*
Saint Joseph's College awards 3 full-tuition scholarships annually.
Note: *2010-11
Notable Alumni
Michael Scudder, III '93, Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush/General Counsel to the National Security Council
Tom Mooney '65, retired, Chief of Staff/General Counsel-International Relations Committee, US House of Representatives
Peg McLeish '98, Deputy Chief of Staff/Senior Press Secretary, Indiana Senate Democrats
Jon Costas '79, Mayor of Valparaiso, Indiana
Pete Bensen '84, Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer, McDonald's Corporation
Kara Costa Meyer '93, Director of Ad Sales Marketing and Promotions, Radio Disney
John Morikis '85, President and Chief Operating Officer, Sherwin-Williams Company
Norbert Krapf '65, Poet Laureate, State of Indiana 2008-10
Daniel Klimczak '99, Head Football Coach, Wheeler High School
Chris Meeks '92, Head Football Coach, Rensselaer Central High School
Dr. Sean Egan '87, principal of a new charter school in Hammond, IN, Hammond Academy of Science and Technology.
Kelli Costa Lucito '90, teacher, Hammond Academy of Science and Technology.
Kris Costa Sakelaris '82, Chairperson of the Hammond Urban Academy, Inc. (HUA) Board of Directors, and Director, Legal Aid Clinic, City of Hammond.
Jason Quigg '97, Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach at River Forest High School in Hobart, IN; Greater South Shore Conference Coach of the Year.
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
Harvard University
Indiana University
New York University
Northwestern University
St. Louis University
University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame
William and Mary
Washington University
Internships
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute – Washington, D.C.
Emmis Communications – Indianapolis, IN
Federal Clerkships:
US Court of Appeals (4th and 7th Circuit) – Baltimore, MD/Chicago, IL
US Supreme Court – Washington, D.C.
Gary Commission for Women – Gary, IN
Indiana Bandmasters Association – Indianapolis, IN
Jasper County Prosecutor's Office – Rensselaer, IN
Muncie Boys and Girls Club – Muncie, IN
Noble County Historical Society – Albion, IN
Percussive Arts Society – Indianapolis, IN
Potawatomi Zoo – South Bend, IN
Prairie Arts Council – Rensselaer, IN
Rensselaer Adult Learning Center – Rensselaer, IN
St. Anthony Medical Center – Crown Point, IN
St. Joseph Hospital – Kokomo, IN
State Clerkships:
Indiana Supreme Court – Indianapolis, IN
Iowa Supreme Court – Des Moines, IA
Turkey Run State Park – Marshall, IN
Enrollment
Number of students: 1033
Student-to-faculty ratio: 15:1
Catholic: 41%, Protestant: 39%
Legal residence: 96% Midwest
Faculty
Number of faculty: 101
(full- and part-time)
Athletics
NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
18 varsity sports (9 men's/9 women's)
School Colors
Purple and Cardinal
Mascot
Pumas
Accreditations
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
State of Indiana Professional Standards Board for the Training of Elementary and Secondary Teachers
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
National League for Nursing (NLN)
