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Mount St. Joseph University
About 59 in 100 applicants get into Mount St. Joseph University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Mount St. Joseph University occupies suburban Cincinnati, OH — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $78,664 four years out. Faculty pay averages $92,928 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,129 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1083 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Mount St. Joseph University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 880–1083 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Mount St. Joseph University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 440 | 500 | 548 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 480 | 535 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mount St. Joseph University received 2,169 applications and admitted 1,226 (56.5%), with 324 enrolling.
How Mount St. Joseph University compares
| Mount St. Joseph University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 59.1% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,150 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,509 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Mount St. Joseph University's median earnings are $51,509 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $38,150 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Mount St. Joseph University lists tuition at $38,150 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Mount St. Joseph University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,150 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,129 undergraduates, Mount St. Joseph University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
56.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Mount St. Joseph University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mount St. Joseph University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,664 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,706 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,257 |
| Biology, General | $59,945 |
| Criminology | $58,825 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,004 |
Median earnings for these 6 Mount St. Joseph University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,509 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Mount St. Joseph University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1083 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 59.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate?
56.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,226 admitted from 2,169 applicants.
How much does Mount St. Joseph University cost?
At Mount St. Joseph University, published tuition is $38,150 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Mount St. Joseph University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Mount St. Joseph University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,509 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Ohio Wesleyan University — 55.6% admitted
- Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science — 45.7% admitted
- Defiance College — 47.5% admitted
- Franciscan University of Steubenville — 58.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.