Mount St. Joseph University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 31%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Mount St. Joseph University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Mount St. Joseph University students
Race Percent of Students
White
78%
Black
11%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
0%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Mount St. Joseph University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mount St. Joseph University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Mount St. Joseph University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
37%
Women
63%
Enrollment by gender for Mount St. Joseph University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
846
Women
1,419

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 31%

Mount St. Joseph University draws 69 percent of students from Ohio, 31 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Mount St. Joseph University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
31%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$64,120 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,265
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 20.8%
Part-time undergraduates 21.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204200.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026