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Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Mount St. Joseph University campus
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Admission rate
59%
Accessible
Average net price
$19,231
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings
$57,689
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit college in Cincinnati, OH with 1,129 undergraduates. It admits 59% of applicants, and admitted students average 1183 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,231 per year ($12,793 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,689 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
59%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,169
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,226
Fall 2023
Yield
26%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing470–580
200800
SAT Math460–560
200800
ACT Composite20–28
136

What Mount St. Joseph University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$47,982
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$39,650

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$12,793
  • $30–48k$12,545
  • $48–75k$13,203
  • $75–110k$14,364
  • $110k+$20,818

Get a personal estimate with Mount St. Joseph University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$57,689
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,129
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
31%
  • White72%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black14%
  • Asian0%

Mount St. Joseph University FAQ

What is Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate?+

Mount St. Joseph University admits 59% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1183.

What ACT score do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–28.

Is Mount St. Joseph University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Mount St. Joseph University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,169 students applied to Mount St. Joseph University and 1,226 were admitted; 324 enrolled.

Does Mount St. Joseph University consider legacy status?+

No. Mount St. Joseph University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Mount St. Joseph University require an essay?+

Mount St. Joseph University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Mount St. Joseph University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $47,982 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,231.

What is Mount St. Joseph University's graduation rate?+

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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