Mount St. Joseph University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,265
Mount St. Joseph University overview
  • Location Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Website msj.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Mount St. Joseph University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Mount St. Joseph University, located in suburban Delhi Township on Cincinnati's west side, occupies a hilltop campus overlooking the Ohio River. Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity, the institution maintains its Catholic heritage while operating as a private, co-educational university. The campus consists of modern academic buildings and residence halls integrated with the original Gothic-style structures. Mount St. Joseph offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in health sciences, education, and business, along with established programs in nursing and physical therapy. Students can reside in one of three campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Lions, participating in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Mount St. Joseph University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Mount St. Joseph University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Mount St. Joseph University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1140
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28
  • GPA 3.56

Acceptance Rate

59.1%
Mount St. Joseph University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 24.6%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,150
Costs for Mount St. Joseph University
Fee Cost
Tuition $38,150
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,200
Room and Board $11,540
Budget for Other Expenses $1,200
Total One Year Cost $53,290
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mount St. Joseph University are Health Professions, Visual and Performing Arts, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 27% of students major in Health Professions, 13% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Health Professions 27%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 13%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
  • Business 10%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 7%
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Last updated: August 2026