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Saint Joseph Seminary College

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a Roman Catholic college that prepares individuals for priesthood and also lay ministry education. The college was established in 1982 and is located in Saint Benedict, Louisiana. The college offers a pre-theology program, diaconate program and bachelor's degrees in subjects like philosophy, liberal arts, and theology. The Religious Studies Institute of the college offers educational programs for lay preachers.

Saint Joseph Seminary College has a Student Government Association (SGA) that manages the academic, social, religious, and athletic activities of the college. The SGA is the representative student body at the college. Students at the college actively participate in athletics. Students can also take part in intramural sports such as table tennis, weight lifting, tennis, and swimming.

Campus Location

75376 River Road
St. Benedict, LA 70457
USA
Main Tel: (985) 867-2232
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Saint Joseph Seminary College Highlights

Where Saint Joseph Seminary College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor161

Students

The student enrollment at Saint Joseph Seminary College was 171 in 2007 (114 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 12,175
Room$ 5,400
Board$ 4,600
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other$ 1,225

Financial Aid: Saint Joseph Seminary College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  15

Housing and Meals

Saint Joseph Seminary College provides on-campus housing for 89 of its 114 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (16 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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List of Louisiana colleges

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