Sisters of St. Joseph
Sisters of St. Joseph Colleges and Universities
The Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph lists 8 colleges in 6 states that match accredited U.S. colleges. 2 have a faith scorecard so far.
The association draws together colleges and universities founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph to carry forward the sisters' educational mission. Its members name shared values that include creating hospitable and caring campus communities, concern for all without distinction, addressing the needs of the times, and striving for excellence. Source
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| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
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| College of Our Lady of the Elms CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Chicopee · Private nonprofit | CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $17,545 | 1,332 | |
| Chestnut Hill College CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Philadelphia · Private nonprofit | CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $27,970 | 1,402 | |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $19,035 | 4,050 |
| St Catherine University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.All-femaleAll-female: the school enrolls women only. Saint Paul · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $19,764 | 3,533 |
| Regis College CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Weston · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $27,477 | 2,842 |
| Nazareth University Rochester · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $29,357 | 2,439 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.All-femaleAll-female: the school enrolls women only. Los Angeles · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $21,413 | 2,308 |
| Avila University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Kansas City · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | DAcademics: 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. | $16,053 | 1,733 |
Common questions
How many Sisters of St. Joseph colleges are there in the United States?
The Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph lists 8 U.S. colleges that appear in federal college data (official list, checked Oct. 8, 2026). Colleges founded by the sisters but not on this list are not shown.
How are these colleges rated?
Each faith scorecard is built from the college’s own official pages (Mass and confession schedules, required theology, campus ministry, service) and every claim links to its source. Academic Excellence uses federal data. Belonging to a tradition does not affect the grades. See the methodology.
Membership from Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph, checked Oct. 8, 2026. Names that could not be matched to an accredited U.S. college are not shown.