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About Mount St. Joseph University

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Mount St. Joseph University is a private university in Cincinnati, OH, known for its health sciences focus, catholic mission, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 54%, Mount St. Joseph University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 296 students each year. Mount St. Joseph University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1068–1233, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Mount St. Joseph University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,175 per year; the sticker price of $45,850 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mount St. Joseph University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

54%
Overall Accept Rate
1151
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1068 – 1233 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mount St. Joseph University

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Demonstrated Interest
Mount St. Joseph actively tracks campus visits, so schedule an in-person tour or open house at their Delhi Township campus to put your name on their radar before you apply.
Essay Strategy
Mount St. Joseph is rooted in the Sisters of Charity tradition, so weave service, community care, or social justice values into your essay to show genuine alignment with their mercy-centered mission.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Mount St. Joseph University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$46k/yr$11.7k
30k-48k~$46k/yr$12.6k
48k-75k~$46k/yr$13.8k
75k-110k~$46k/yr$18.1k
110k+~$46k/yr$21.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,103
Undergrad Enrollment
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