SJNY EARNS RECOGNITION BY MONEY AND COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION

July 09, 2024

BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – July 9, 2024 – St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that it has been named one of Money’s Best Colleges in America, earning 4.5 stars through a comprehensive rating that showcases the country’s top 745 colleges, as well as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction.

To compile the list of Best Colleges in America, Money assessed colleges and universities based on quality of education, graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid and alumni salaries, as well as dozens of other data points. Colleges of Distinction highlights institutions who demonstrate a commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education, fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes.

“These rankings are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” said SJNY President Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D. “I am incredibly proud of the high-quality programs we offer, ones that educate the whole person and have been the hallmark of this University for more than 100 years. I look forward to the bright future that lies ahead for St. Joseph’s.”

Money was founded in 1972 as a print magazine and continues to guide people to financial victories through up-to-date information, education and tools. Among the Best Colleges in America list, Money also publishes lists for best colleges per region in the U.S., as well as best public colleges.

Since its founding in 2000, Colleges of Distinction has awarded schools for their successful implementation of high-impact educational practices and hands-on learning, accepting only those that adhere to Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes.

For more information, visit sjny.edu. 

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK
St. Joseph’s University, New York has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition since 1916. Independent and coeducational, the University provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service. Through its Brooklyn, Long Island and online campuses, the University offers degrees in more than 100 majors, special course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs.