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Mount St. Joseph University

Mount St. Joe

Cincinnati, Ohio 45233-1670

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate56.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1068

Reading & WritingMid: 539
440548
MathMid: 567
440535

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1724

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$51,509

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lions

LacrosseSide ofBasketball doubleheader

History & Fun Facts

  • Joseph University was established by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio, a religious congregation that traces its roots to Elizabeth Ann Seton, North America's first canonized saint.
  • The first Sisters of Charity arrived in Cincinnati from Maryland in 1829 and opened St.
  • In 1920, the Ohio Department of Education granted formal approval for a college curriculum.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati4 mi
IND Indianapolis98 mi
CMH Columbus112 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA745 mi · ~21h 31m drive
New York, NY574 mi · ~16h 35m drive
Hartford, CT655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Providence, RI720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Albany, NY619 mi · ~17h 53m drive
Syracuse, NY519 mi · ~15h drive
Rochester, NY461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA508 mi · ~14h 41m drive
Pittsburgh, PA263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Harrisburg, PA420 mi · ~12h 8m drive
Newark, NJ566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Washington, DC408 mi · ~11h 47m drive
Baltimore, MD430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Atlanta, GA370 mi · ~10h 41m drive
Charlotte, NC339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
Raleigh, NC401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
Miami, FL957 mi · ~27h 39m drive
Orlando, FL753 mi · ~21h 45m drive
Tampa, FL780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Nashville, TN234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
New Orleans, LA703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
Richmond, VA405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Chicago, IL248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Detroit, MI239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Minneapolis, MN600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
St. Louis, MO301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Kansas City, MO533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Indianapolis, IN93 mi · ~2h 41m drive
Columbus, OH106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Cleveland, OH227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Dallas, TX807 mi · ~23h 19m drive
Houston, TX888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Austin, TX961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
San Antonio, TX1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Los Angeles, CA1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
San Francisco, CA2032 mi · ~58h 42m drive
San Diego, CA1862 mi · ~53h 47m drive
Seattle, WA1961 mi · ~56h 39m drive
Portland, OR1974 mi · ~57h 2m drive
Denver, CO1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Phoenix, AZ1571 mi · ~45h 23m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive
Honolulu, HI4424 mi · ~127h 48m drive
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