St. Joseph's University, New York

Name

St. Joseph's University, New York

Legal name

St. Joseph's University, New York

Website

https://sjny.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Joseph's University, New York is a private Catholic institution founded in 1916 delivering undergraduate and graduate programs via Brooklyn campus, Long Island campus, and fully online channels to approximately 3,899 students with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online learning programs
• Liberal arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Tuition revenue from undergraduate degree programs at Brooklyn, Long Island, and online campuses. Undergraduate tuition is $39,140 per year for Fall 2026 enrollment.
2. Graduate Tuition: Tuition revenue from graduate degree programs including master's degrees and advanced certificates. Graduate tuition varies by program delivery format.
3. Online Program Tuition: Per-credit tuition for fully online programs: $850 per credit for undergraduate and $940 per credit for graduate programs for 2025-2026 academic year.
4. Military Discounted Programs: Reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit for active military, Guard, Reserve, and their dependents enrolled in undergraduate degree or certificate programs up to 10 credits per semester.
5. Financial Aid: Federal Student Aid including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans for eligible students. State funding through TAP for NY residents and APTS for part-time students. 85.6% of students receive some form of financial aid.
6. Comprehensive Campaign: Fundraising campaign targeting $25 million goal to support university initiatives and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Joseph's University, New York is a private Catholic institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, dual degrees, and certificate programs across three channels: the Brooklyn campus in Clinton Hill, the Long Island campus in Patchogue, and fully online programs. Coursework spans liberal arts and pre-professional disciplines including business, education, healthcare, social work, computer science, and creative writing, supported by the Canvas learning management system for online delivery and small on-ground classes averaging 17 students.

Product overview

St. Joseph's University, New York is a private liberal arts institution that operates three delivery channels: Brooklyn Campus (Clinton Hill neighborhood), Long Island Campus (Patchogue), and SJNY Online Programs. The university offers a unified portfolio of educational services comprising undergraduate programs (59 Bachelor's Degrees), graduate programs (24 Master's Degrees including MBA, MSW, MFA in Creative Writing), 39 Dual Degree Programs, and certificate programs across disciplines including Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Administration, Psychology, and Computer Science. Programs are delivered through Canvas LMS for online offerings, with physical campuses providing traditional on-ground education. The institution also provides Prior Experiential Learning Assessment (PELA) for credit for prior learning, military and veterans programs, and lifetime career services. Student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1 with average class size of 17 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brooklyn Campus (Brooklyn Bears): University campus located in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY with mascot 'Brooklyn Bears'
• Long Island Campus (Golden Eagles)
• SJNY Online

Products and services

• Brooklyn Campus Physical campus in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn serving approximately 1,200 students with more than 500 faculty. Offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines with seven campus buildings, McEntegart Library, and NCAA athletic facilities.
• Long Island Campus 32-acre lakeside campus in Patchogue, NY serving approximately 3,000 students with more than 400 faculty. Includes six buildings, Callahan Library, John A. Danzi Athletic Center, and a 33,200 square-foot Student Center, delivering undergraduate and graduate programs.
• SJNY Online Programs Fully online undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs delivered 100% online through Canvas LMS. Tuition is $850 per credit for undergraduate and $940 per credit for graduate for 2025-2026, with seven entry points per year.
• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's degree programs across multiple disciplines including Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Administration, Human Resources, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, and Religious Studies, available across Brooklyn, Long Island, and Online campuses (59 Bachelor's Degrees total).
• Graduate Programs Master's degree programs including MBA, MSW, and various education and specialized programs offered at Brooklyn, Long Island, and Online campuses (24 Master's Degrees total).
• Dual Degree Programs Accelerated degree programs allowing students to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in a condensed timeframe with shared credits between degree levels (39 Dual Degree programs).
• Certificate Programs Undergraduate and graduate certificate programs providing specialized credentials in areas such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Healthcare Information Management, and Information Technology Applications.
• Brooklyn Writers Foundry Low-Residency MFA A low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program offered at the Brooklyn Campus, allowing students to find and unlock their voice through fiction, nonfiction or poetry.
• Honors Program Three-semester honors program for exceptionally gifted students running through first and second years, featuring enriched academics, travel opportunities abroad, and cohort-based learning.
• Child Study Major Teacher certification program preparing students for elementary classroom education with concentrations in mathematics, science, history and English, featuring the Universal Pre-K Program partnership.
• Prior Experiential Learning Assessment (PELA) Program allowing adult learners to earn college credit for prior experiential learning, professional training, certifications, and credit by examination, enabling students to transfer up to 90 credits.
• Military and Veterans Programs Programs serving active military, veterans, and their families including AU-ABC pathway, GI Bill support, military discount of $250/credit, and courses at military installations including Fort Hamilton and Coast Guard stations.
• Career Services Lifetime career services for students and alumni including resume assistance, interview preparation, job board access, career mentoring, virtual and in-person career fairs, and one-on-one career counseling.
• Mathematics and Computer Science Department Department offering majors in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, and related education certifications, with minors in CIT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Mathematics.
• Psychology Department Department offering psychology major, minor, mindfulness and contemplative studies minor, industrial-organizational psychology certificate, and concentration in psychology for child study, with active Psi Chi honor society chapter.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.6% of students receive some form of financial aid
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement creating a pathway for SJNY students to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree at ACPHS, expanding career opportunities in healthcare fields.
• Air University (AU-ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir University Associate to Bachelor's Curriculum (AU-ABC) partnership allowing active-duty Air Force personnel to transfer credits toward bachelor's degrees in online programs.
• Veterans Affairs (VA)coreOthersGI Bill certification and VA School Certifying Official supporting student veterans in accessing military education benefits.
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreOthersFederal student aid programs including Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans, with school code E00505 for FAFSA designation.
• New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)coreOthersTAP (Tuition Assistance Program) for full-time NY residents and APTS (Aid for Part-Time Study) for part-time NY residents. TAP school code: 0758.
• Fort HamiltonsupportingOthersOn-base course offerings at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn for military personnel.
• Fort WadsworthsupportingOthersOn-base course offerings at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island for military personnel.
• Jones Beach Coast Guard StationsupportingOthersOn-base course offerings at Jones Beach Coast Guard Station in Freeport for Coast Guard personnel.
• Universal Pre-K (UPK) ProgramcoreOthersAnnual partnership providing jobs to nearly 100 SJNY alumni in Universal Pre-K programs. Approximately 60% of UPK employees are SJNY alumni, providing career launch opportunities.
• Middle States Commission on Higher EducationcoreOthersRegional accreditation body for St. Joseph's University ensuring academic quality standards.
• NC-SARAsupportingOthersNational Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements membership allowing SJNY to offer online programs in multiple states.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mount Saint Mary College: Private Catholic college in Newburgh, NY with comparable enrollment size, program mix, and affordability positioning. Direct competitor in the NY private Catholic segment and in adult/transfer learner markets.
• Manhattan College: Private Catholic college in the Riverdale/Bronx area of New York City offering similar undergraduate liberal arts, business, and education programs. Comparable institutional mission, tuition band, and student profile to SJNY's Brooklyn campus.
• College of Mount Saint Vincent: Small private Catholic institution in Riverdale, NY offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Similar size, faith-based mission, and program portfolio; competes with SJNY for the same pool of NY-metro Catholic-school graduates.
• Iona University: Private Catholic institution in New Rochelle, NY, recently elevated to university status in 2022. Similar transition trajectory, undergraduate/graduate portfolio, and competitive overlap with SJNY across the NY metro.
• Sacred Heart University: Larger private Catholic university in Fairfield, CT with strong online and adult-learner programs. Comparable mission and Catholic-affiliation, and a relevant peer for evaluating SJNY's online growth potential.
• Molloy University: Private Catholic university in Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY with similar size, mission, and program mix. Molloy competes directly with SJNY for the same Long Island undergraduate, graduate, and adult-learner segments.
• Long Island University (LIU): LIU operates multiple Long Island campuses offering undergraduate and graduate programs in a similar mix of liberal arts, professional, and online formats. It is a direct competitor for the same regional student populations SJNY serves on Long Island and online.
• New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Private non-profit university with Long Island and NYC campuses and significant online enrollment. Overlaps with SJNY on technology, healthcare, and business programs and competes for the same transfer and adult-learner segments.
• St. John's University: Larger Catholic university in Queens, NY with extensive undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Competes with SJNY in the NYC Catholic-private market and serves as a relevant scale benchmark.
• Concordia College (New York): Small private Lutheran college in Bronxville, NY with similar size, liberal arts focus, and tuition band. Comparable peer for benchmarking small private institutions in the NY metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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