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Catholic college

St Joseph School of Nursing

  • LocationNashua, NH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 96 students
Official website

St. Joseph School of Nursing in Nashua, New Hampshire, is located on the campus of St. Joseph Hospital, which describes itself as part of a Catholic health ministry. The school's mission statement reflects that identity. The hospital chapel lists Mass on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30 AM, and the chapel is open 24 hours a day.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday–Friday11:30 AMSt. Joseph Hospital chapel, first floor · Listed on the hospital chaplaincy page; no seasonal limit stated.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We host Mass in the chapel at 11:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and welcome all to attend.”
    Mass is hosted in the St. Joseph Hospital chapel at 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St Joseph School of Nursing, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Aloysius: 0.7 mi1Saint Patrick's: 1.0 mi2Resurrection Chapel: 1.4 mi3Infant Jesus Church: 1.4 mi4Saint Christopher Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Immaculate Conception Parish: 2.0 mi6St. Joseph Hospital Chapel: 0.1 miSt Joseph School of Nursing (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Aloysius — 0.7 mi · 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua
  2. Saint Patrick's — 1.0 mi
  3. Resurrection Chapel — 1.4 mi · 427 South Main Street, Nashua
  4. Infant Jesus Church — 1.4 mi · 121 Allds Street, Nashua
  5. Saint Christopher Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 62 Manchester Street, Nashua
  6. Immaculate Conception Parish — 2.0 mi · 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

43 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year3–4 weekdays (Mass is listed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (three weekdays) in the hospital chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We host Mass in the chapel at 11:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and welcome all to attend.”
      Mass is hosted in the St. Joseph Hospital chapel at 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
    2. Two Locations to Serve You | St. Joseph School of Nursingsjson.edu/about-us/two-locations-to-serve-you · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The School of Nursing’s main building is located on the campus of St. Joseph Hospital.”
      The main building of the school is on the St. Joseph Hospital campus in Nashua.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)No weekend Mass on campus (The chaplaincy page lists the chapel Mass only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We host Mass in the chapel at 11:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and welcome all to attend.”
      Mass is hosted in the St. Joseph Hospital chapel at 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Mass is published; chaplains are described without names.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We host Mass in the chapel at 11:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and welcome all to attend.”
      Mass is hosted in the St. Joseph Hospital chapel at 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
    2. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Interdenominational chaplains are available to meet students’ needs through the Pastoral Care Department at St. Joseph Hospital.”
      The catalog says interdenominational chaplains serve students through the hospital's Pastoral Care Department.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the St. Joseph Hospital chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week”
      The hospital chapel is open for prayer and reflection 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    2. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The chapel is located in the hospital on the main floor across from the south elevators.”
      The 2026-2027 catalog places the chapel in the hospital, where students may pray.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

0 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The school awards only the Associate of Science in Nursing; the complete non-nursing course list includes no theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Non-Nursing Course Descriptions”
      The catalog's complete list of non-nursing course descriptions contains no theology or philosophy course.
      “72 credits required for ASN Degree”
      The Associate of Science in Nursing requires 72 credits.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)The requirement can be met with no Catholic theology content (No theology course is required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Non-Nursing Course Descriptions”
      The catalog's complete list of non-nursing course descriptions contains no theology or philosophy course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The complete non-nursing course list includes no philosophy course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Non-Nursing Course Descriptions”
      The catalog's complete list of non-nursing course descriptions contains no theology or philosophy course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The programs listed are Associate of Science in Nursing tracks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Programs | St. Joseph School of Nursingsjson.edu/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2-Year Track Associate of Science in Nursing Options”
      The school's listed degree programs are Associate of Science in Nursing tracks.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (One named ministry director is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Colin McNabb Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care”
      Colin McNabb is listed as Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Director of Mission Integration at the parent hospital; the school's student resources page lists Mission Integration among its resources. Scope for the school is inferred from that listing.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Colin McNabb Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care”
      Colin McNabb is listed as Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care.
    2. Student Resources | St. Joseph School of Nursingsjson.edu/student-life/student-resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission Integration at St. Joseph Hospital”
      The school's student resources page lists Mission Integration at St. Joseph Hospital under Explore Your Faith.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or volunteer centerNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The mission statement describes the school as part of a Catholic health ministry and aims to provide healing and care for the whole person.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission, Values & History | St. Joseph School of Nursingsjson.edu/about-us/our-mission-values-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As part of a Catholic health ministry, our mission is to educate students, allowing them to go forth and provide healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.”
      The school's mission statement describes the school as part of a Catholic health ministry.
  • Mass is listed on three weekdays in an on-site chapel, and the chapel is open for prayer 24 hours a day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We host Mass in the chapel at 11:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and welcome all to attend.”
      Mass is hosted in the St. Joseph Hospital chapel at 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
      “the St. Joseph Hospital chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week”
      The hospital chapel is open for prayer and reflection 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • The school's student resources page directs students to Mission Integration and to the chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Resources | St. Joseph School of Nursingsjson.edu/student-life/student-resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission Integration at St. Joseph Hospital”
      The school's student resources page lists Mission Integration at St. Joseph Hospital under Explore Your Faith.
      “Chapel: Located on the first floor across from the South Elevators”
      The school's student resources page places the chapel on the first floor of the hospital.

Concerns

  • The catalog describes interdenominational chaplains.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Interdenominational chaplains are available to meet students’ needs through the Pastoral Care Department at St. Joseph Hospital.”
      The catalog says interdenominational chaplains serve students through the hospital's Pastoral Care Department.

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Campus ministry home

St. Joseph Hospital Chapel

  • Address: 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: stjosephhospital.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sjson.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sjson.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stjosephhospital.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus

Faith formation 1

  • Hospital chapel for prayer and reflectionOn campus
    Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
    Chapel on the first floor of the hospital, open for personal prayer and reflection.
    stjosephhospital.com, sjson.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass in the St. Joseph Hospital chapelOn campus
    Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30 AM
    Mass hosted in the hospital chapel; the chaplaincy page says all are welcome to attend.
    stjosephhospital.com, sjson.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Mission of Healing and Hope | St. Joseph Hospitalstjosephhospital.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Colin McNabb Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care”
    Colin McNabb is listed as Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care.
    “We host Mass in the chapel at 11:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and welcome all to attend.”
    Mass is hosted in the St. Joseph Hospital chapel at 11:30 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
    “172 Kinsley Street Nashua, NH 03060”
    The hospital, including its chapel, is at 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060.
  2. Student Catalog/Handbook, Academic Year 2026-2027sjson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AY-2026-2027-FINAL-Catalog-July22.26-VA-update-9.3.26CMU-DDH-LSW-Addendums.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Interdenominational chaplains are available to meet students’ needs through the Pastoral Care Department at St. Joseph Hospital.”
    The catalog says interdenominational chaplains serve students through the hospital's Pastoral Care Department.
    “The chapel is located in the hospital on the main floor across from the south elevators.”
    The 2026-2027 catalog places the chapel in the hospital, where students may pray.
  3. Student Resources | St. Joseph School of Nursingsjson.edu/student-life/student-resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chapel: Located on the first floor across from the South Elevators”
    The school's student resources page places the chapel on the first floor of the hospital.

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Academic Excellence

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
96
Total students96
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
—
Cost of attendance (per year)—
Median federal debt at graduation$16,550
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
100%
First-year retention100%
Median earnings 10 years after entry—
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants19%

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

Diocese of Manchester

The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Joseph Cathedral

Source: catholicnh.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 183248
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus two-year: health professions
  • Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is St Joseph School of Nursing a Catholic college?
Yes. St Joseph School of Nursing is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Manchester.
Where is Mass celebrated at St Joseph School of Nursing?
Mass is listed at St. Joseph Hospital chapel and first floor. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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