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Mount Saint Joseph University

Mount Saint Joseph University is a small, private institution located in Cincinnati, oh. Founded in 1920, Mount Saint Joseph University offers undergraduate degrees in 66 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,045 undergraduates
cost $34,900 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Mount Saint Joseph University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 54.4%
SAT score average 1183
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mount Saint Joseph University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,650
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $47,750
Average financial aid package $35,470
Estimated cost $12,280 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,650
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $47,750
Average financial aid package $35,470
Estimated cost $12,280 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mount Saint Joseph University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,045, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

2,105

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
36%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mount Saint Joseph University, students love their Black Student Union, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
phone 513-244-4200
address www.msj.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Black student union

Campus activities board

Student government association

Group fitness

Residence hall council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mount Saint Joseph University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mount Saint Joseph University?

Mount Saint Joseph University is located in Cincinnati, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Saint Joseph University? 

The acceptance rate for Mount Saint Joseph University is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Mount Saint Joseph University?

The average high school GPA for Mount Saint Joseph University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mount Saint Joseph University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mount Saint Joseph University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $191,000.

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