Mount St. Joseph University
Faith-based college · Cincinnati, OH · 1,129 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
59%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
930–1140
ACT (middle 50%)
20–28
Average net price
$19,231
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$47,982
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Mount St. Joseph University?
Mount St. Joseph University accepts about 59 of every 100 applicants (59%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1140 on the SAT. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 930, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–28.
The latest federal data says Mount St. Joseph University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount St. Joseph University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Mount St. Joseph University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $47,982 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,231 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $39,650 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$39,650
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,650
- Room & board$12,130
- Total cost of attendance$47,982
- Average net price after grants$19,231
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Business, Interdisciplinary Studies, Biology.
Mount St. Joseph University FAQ
- What is Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate?
- 59% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 930–1140. Aim for 1140 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–28.
- Is Mount St. Joseph University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Mount St. Joseph University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount St. Joseph University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Mount St. Joseph University cost?
- About $47,982 a year before aid; $19,231 on average after grants.
- What is Mount St. Joseph University's FAFSA school code?
- 003033. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Mount St. Joseph University receives your information.
- What is Mount St. Joseph University's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christ College of Nursing and Health SciencesCincinnati, OH | 59% | — | $17,566 | 60% |
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