At a glance
Average net price
$16,530
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.3%
Admission rate
59%
Undergrad size
1,129
In-state tuition
$38,150
Out-of-state tuition
$38,150
Cost of attendance
$46,719
Median earnings (10y)
$51,509
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,183
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 68.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (25%), health (21%), business (21%).
- STEM11%
- Health21%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services8%
- Health professions21.3%~240 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business20.7%~234 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education13.8%~156 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.6%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.6%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.0%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.9%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.7%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.1%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 113 | $44,401 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 97 | $60,744 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 84 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 71 | $59,240 | $28,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 52 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 48 | $60,000 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 28 | $42,559 | $29,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 27 | $30,905 | $27,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | $28,343 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 14 | $35,483 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 11 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | — | $66,464 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Mount St. Joseph University
Mount St. Joseph University is a mid-sized institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,129 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Mount St. Joseph University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,530 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,150 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $46,719 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 68.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,509 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Mount St. Joseph University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (25% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Mount St. Joseph University accepts 59% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,183. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Cincinnati, Ohio (suburb), Mount St. Joseph University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Mount St. Joseph University
Q.How much does Mount St. Joseph University cost?
The average net price at Mount St. Joseph University is $16,530 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $46,719.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Mount St. Joseph University?
Mount St. Joseph University has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Mount St. Joseph University?
Mount St. Joseph University admits 59% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Mount St. Joseph University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Mount St. Joseph University graduate earns $51,509 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Mount St. Joseph University?
Published tuition is $38,150 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Mount St. Joseph University located?
Mount St. Joseph University is located in Cincinnati, Ohio (ZIP 45233).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Mount St. Joseph University at their official website.