Catholic college
Saint Joseph Seminary College
- LocationSt. Benedict, LA
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 99 students
All-male
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Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Joseph Abbey Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict
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Academic Excellence
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Campus facts
| Setting | Rural |
|---|---|
| Students per faculty member | 6 to 1 |
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Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 99 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 99 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $45,460 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $49,944 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | — |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 48% |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $38,366 |
| Admission rate | — |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 10% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 160409
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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- Is Saint Joseph Seminary College a Catholic college?
- Yes. Saint Joseph Seminary College is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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