Saint Joseph's College

What Saint Joseph's College does

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy and located on a 474-acre lakeside campus in Standish, Maine, positioned as Maine's only Catholic college. The institution offers more than 40 academic programs spanning nine areas — Nursing, Business, Education, Sciences, Theology, Health Administration, Social Sciences & Humanities, Sport & Exercise Science, and Leadership for Sustainable Development — delivered at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Programs are delivered through two channels: a traditional on-campus residential experience and the SJC Online distance-learning platform (offering programs since 1976, online since 1997). Differentiated facilities include the Jeanne Donlevy Arnold Center for Nursing Innovation with SIM labs (opened 2020), the Human Performance Lab, and the 10-week Environmental Science Semester immersion program. Outcomes include 87% employment in field within one year of graduation, a $59K average starting salary, and 76% experiential-learning participation.

The college holds institutional accreditation from NECHE plus programmatic accreditations from CCNE (nursing), NAB (Master of Health Administration and Long-Term Care Administration — noted as the only NAB-accredited LTC program fully online), CAHIIM (Health Information Management), and Maine State Board of Nursing. It has built a dense network of articulation agreements with peer institutions (Pennsylvania College of Optometry, University of New England, University of Southern Maine, Northeast College of Health Sciences, Merrimack College, Central Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College) plus workforce-aligned partnerships such as CFTEA for banking credit transfer and RAYUS Radiology for continuing education.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and fees across both delivery channels, supplemented by a Corporate Partnership Program with 11+ named employer sponsors (Edward Jones, Norway Savings Bank, Cross Insurance, Modern Woodmen, etc.), school-district cohort discounts, and alumni/military tuition rates. Go-to-market combines sales-led admissions counseling, event-driven enrollment programming (Admitted Student Days, Welcome Weekend), direct-to-consumer online applications, alumni referral networks, and a TikTok-led digital channel introduced in October 2025 via a $1M full-ride scholarship challenge. The institution is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company or external investors.

Name

Saint Joseph's College

Legal name

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Website

https://sjcme.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college founded in 1912, offering 40+ undergraduate and graduate programs across nursing, business, sciences, theology, and health administration via on-campus and SJC Online platforms to traditional and adult learners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Academic programs
• Distance learning
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Standish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees - On-Campus Programs: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition for on-campus degree programs including traditional 4-year degrees
2. Tuition and Fees - Online Programs: Distance education revenue from certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees offered online since 1976
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate partner program providing sponsorship revenue, with partners supporting student grants, scholarships, athletics, and programming
4. Institutional Partnerships and Cohort Programs: School district cohort programs with program discounts for participating institutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college delivering over 40 undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs across nine major areas (Nursing, Business, Education, Sciences, Theology, Health Administration, Social Sciences & Humanities, Sport & Exercise Science, and Leadership for Sustainable Development). Instruction is delivered via traditional on-campus residential programs at its Standish, Maine lakeside campus and via SJC Online, a long-running distance education platform that has offered certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees since 1976.

Product overview

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college offering over 40 academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. The institution operates a traditional on-campus experience at its Standish, Maine lakeside campus and an established distance learning platform called SJC Online (offering programs since 1976). Academic programs span nine major areas: Nursing (with Jeanne Donlevy Arnold Center for Nursing Innovation), Business (with accelerated 3-year BSBA option), Education, Sciences (including Environmental Science Semester immersion), Theology (rooted in Catholic magisterium), Health Administration, Social Sciences & Humanities, Sport & Exercise Science, and Leadership for Sustainable Development. The college also hosts Monks Athletics and provides community engagement through corporate partnerships.

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Products and services

• Nursing Programs Comprehensive nursing education including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN with multiple specializations (FNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP), and dual MSN/MBA and MSN/MHA degrees. Features the Jeanne Donlevy Arnold Center for Nursing Innovation with simulation labs. CCNE accredited and Maine State Board of Nursing approved.
• Business Programs Business education including undergraduate Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, and Business & Sport Management. Graduate programs include MBA with Leadership specialization and a 3-year accelerated BSBA option. Partnership with CFTEA enables banking majors to transfer bank training credits.
• Education Programs Teacher preparation programs including Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education (Biology, Math, Physical Sciences), and STEM Education. Graduate programs include MS in Education with tracks in School Leadership, Catholic School Leadership, and Health Care Educator. Articulation agreement with Southern Maine Community College for 2+2 STEM secondary education pathway.
• Science Programs Undergraduate science degrees in Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, and Mathematics. Includes the Environmental Science Semester 10-week field immersion program and pre-medical pathways with articulation agreements for pharmacy (UNE) and optometry (Pennsylvania College of Optometry).
• Theology Programs Online theology education rooted in Catholic tradition including BA in Theology, MA in Pastoral Theology, MA in Sacred Theology, MA in Advanced Diaconal Studies, MDiv (Master of Divinity), and Certificate in Theology. Online programs priced approximately 30% lower than most online theology programs.
• Health Administration Programs Health administration degrees including BS in Health Administration, BS in Health Information Management (CAHIIM accredited), BS in Long-Term Care Administration (NAB accredited), Master of Health Administration (NAB accredited), and dual MSN/MHA degree. Includes the only NAB-accredited Long-Term Care Administration program fully online.
• Social Sciences + Humanities Programs Programs in Criminal Justice (with Forensic Psychology track), History-Political Science (with Pre-Law), Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology (with Clinical/Counseling and Forensic concentrations), and Social Work (CSWE accredited).
• Sport and Exercise Science Programs Exercise Science, Health & Wellness Promotion, Physical Education Teacher Preparation, and Sport & Recreation Management programs. Includes the Human Performance Lab and articulation agreements with professional sports facilities (Hadlock Field, The TRACK at New Balance) plus pathways to graduate Athletic Training and Chiropractic programs.
• Leadership for Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary degree program with tracks in Peace & Justice, Business & Economics, Nature & Environment, and Healthcare & Wellness. Combines hands-on learning with Mercy values to develop community leaders.
• SJC Online Online and distance education platform offering flexible graduate, undergraduate, and career advancement options. Has provided distance learning since 1976 with certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees delivered asynchronously for working adults.

Named customers18 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• A+ Party Rentals Tents & EventsminorOthersCorporate partner supporting the college through event sponsorship and partnership program benefits
• Alvaka NetworksminorOthersCorporate partner in the SJC Corporate Partnership Program
• Becker FoundationminorOthersFoundation partner supporting educational initiatives through corporate partnership program
• Cross InsuranceminorOthersCorporate partner providing insurance-related partnership benefits
• Edward JonesminorOthersFinancial services corporate partner with partnership/alumni/military tuition rate benefits
• Modern Woodmen Fraternal FinancialminorOthersFraternal financial organization partner in corporate partnership program
• Norway Savings BankminorOthersBanking partner with partnership/alumni/military tuition rate benefits
• Portland Pie CompanyminorOthersLocal business partner supporting the corporate partnership program
• Old Town (Genuine Watercraft)minorOthersWatercraft manufacturer partner supporting the corporate partnership program
• Windham Rental CenterminorOthersEquipment rental partner for corporate partnership program
• Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance (CFTEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering banking major through CFTEA allowing students to transfer bank training credits into college degree
• Pennsylvania College of OptometrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3+4 cooperative articulation agreement in Biology/Pre-Optometry; students earn BS at SJC then O.D. at Pennsylvania College
• University of New EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement providing path to admission to UNE's College of Pharmacy for Medical Biology students
• Southern Maine Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement under Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine program for 2+2 degree program in STEM secondary education
• Lake Region School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school district for education student field experiences and placements
• Mexico School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school district for education student field experiences
• Windham School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school district for education student field experiences
• RAYUS RadiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational radiology provider offering continuing education, internships, and practicums for radiology students; networking for alumni
• American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership organization providing resources for long-term care and health administration students and alumni
• University of Southern MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for exercise science graduates into Master's in Athletic Training; occupational therapy pathway for health and wellness students
• Northeast College of Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for Doctor of Chiropractic degree for exercise science graduates
• Merrimack CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements for Master in Exercise and Sport Science and Master in Community Health Education
• Central Maine Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for exercise science program transfer into all SJC exercise science programs
• The TRACK at New BalanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional sports facility partner for sport and recreation management facility tours and learning experiences
• Portland Sea Dogs/Hadlock FieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional baseball stadium partner for sport facility management education and internship opportunities
• NET MinistriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth ministry organization partner for theology student placements and ministry opportunities
• Lackawanna CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner for theology program delivery and student services
• National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership for graduate theological programs supporting chaplaincy careers
• The Washington CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWashington DC internship program for history and political science students to network and gain skills

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Assumption University: Catholic university in Massachusetts offering undergraduate and graduate programs with similar Catholic identity, comparable enrollment scale, and overlapping professional program areas.
• Saint Anselm College: Catholic liberal arts college in New Hampshire serving a similar residential undergraduate market; comparable size, faith-based identity, and liberal arts-plus-professional program mix.
• Thomas College: Small private Maine college focused on business, education, and criminal justice; competes directly for traditional undergraduates in Maine and has a similar tuition-dependent operating model.
• University of New England: Private Maine university with strong healthcare, pharmacy, and education programs; competes directly with Saint Joseph's for Maine and New England students in nursing and pre-professional tracks.
• Saint Michael's College: Catholic liberal arts college in Vermont serving the same New England residential market with a similar tuition-driven business model and faith-based identity.
• Husson University: Private Maine university offering business, pharmacy, health, and education programs; competes for the same regional student pool and has overlapping articulation relationships with community colleges in Maine.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large private nonprofit with a dominant national online program; competes with SJC Online for nontraditional and adult learners across the country and at much greater scale.
• Western Governors University: National online nonprofit university with competency-based programs in healthcare, business, and education; competes with SJC Online on price, scale, and outcome-based positioning.

Regional players

• University of Southern Maine: Public university in Maine with similar nursing, education, and exercise science programs; primary in-region public alternative for prospective Maine students considering Saint Joseph's.

Emerging players

• Post University: Private university with strong online programs in nursing, business, and education; competes with SJC Online for adult learners and has comparable tuition and accreditation positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SaintJosephsME
• YouTubeyoutube.com/StJoesCollegeMaine
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaintJosephsCollegeOfMaine
• Instagraminstagram.com/SaintJosephsCollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@saintjosephsme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saintjosephscollegeofmaine

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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