Since 1916, St. Joseph's College has been preparing students for lives of integrity, social responsibility and service - lives that are worthy of the College's motto "To be and not to seem." It provides an affordable liberal arts education to a diverse group of students. St. Joseph's remains dedicated to maintaining low costs while upholding a strict standard of excellence. The College helps students develop as whole persons by providing individual attention, interactive teaching and opportunities for active participation in academic and extracurricular programs. It encourages students to develop personal value systems and responsible self-direction. To prepare students for their careers, St. Joseph's College offers the necessary professional and pre-professional education.

Admissions
St. Joseph's College is a selective institution. Freshmen are evaluated on an individual basis. St. Joseph's enrolls students that are academically talented and diverse. As a rule, successful admissions candidates typically have a high school diploma or its equivalent, solid grades in a strong college preparatory curriculum and standardized test scores that demonstrate the promise of success in college-level courses.

Financial Aid
More than 70 percent of students receive some financial aid. To receive Financial Aid students must fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. This may be done online. There are also many generous scholarships available on the Brooklyn and Long Island campuses. Among them they are the Presidential, Dean’s Academic Achievement, Scholastic Achievement, Alumni Scholarships and other grants. There is no need to apply for the scholarships because qualified students will automatically be included.

Career Services
    - resume/cover letter assistance
    - practice interviewing
    - career decision-making
    - job search strategizing
    - ongoing career management.