Mount Saint Joseph University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cincinnati, OH

$31,100

Avg tuition

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About Mount Saint Joseph University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Mount Saint Joseph University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,473, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,100.

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#8 Ranked in Best Behavioral Science Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

60% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1140

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students enrolled

33%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

81%

Black

Unknown

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$10,220
On-campus other expenses	$1,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$1,700
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$1,500

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$43,520	$43,520
Off-campus without family	$43,000	$43,000
Off-campus with family	$33,800	$33,800

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing, Other
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Finance, General
	Organizational Behavior Studies
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Art Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Education, General
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
	Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Clinical Nurse Leader
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
	Nursing Education
	Nursing Practice
	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
	Health and Wellness, General
	Athletic Training/Trainer
8	History
	History, General
9	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	General Studies
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Behavioral Sciences
	Natural Sciences
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
18	Social Sciences
	Criminology
	Sociology
19	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Studies/Counseling
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Graphic Design
	Fine/Studio Arts, General

Mount Saint Joseph University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Mount Saint Joseph University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.