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Mount St. Joseph University

Mount St. Joe

Cincinnati, Ohio 45233-1670

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Mount St. Joseph University is a private institution in Cincinnati with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1068, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,509 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,135.

Established
1920
Motto
Deo Duce
Mascot
Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Division
Division III

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57%Acceptance
1068SAT Avg
1,100Students
9:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$51,509Earnings 10yr
$16,135Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mount St. Joseph University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate56.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1068

Reading & WritingMid: 539
440548
MathMid: 567
440535

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

56.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1068

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,650
Room & Board$11,200
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$43,932
Average Net Price$16,135
Median Debt at Graduation$26,827
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,206
$30–48K$11,412
$48–75K$15,526
$75–110K$16,001
$110K+$22,642

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,135

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,837

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,100
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 12%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.7%
Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,595
8 Years$47,555
10 Years$51,509

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,800
Men
$49,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lions

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
93 mi(161 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
106 mi(184 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
227 mi(393 min)

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