Mount Saint Joseph University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4184 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1167 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1094 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #4 of 11 | In Cincinnati |
| #587 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 1,446
- Graduates
- 637
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- msj.edu
Mount Saint Joseph University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mount Saint Joseph University has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 58% | 55% |
| Applicants | 2,169 | 1,255 | 902 |
| Admissions | 1,226 | 730 | 492 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 323 | 176 | 146 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
688 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1083
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mount Saint Joseph University are 880-1083 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
175 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mount Saint Joseph University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1662 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 190 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 100 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 82 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (1%) |
| Asian | 17 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Saint Joseph University is $15,887 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,206 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,412 |
| $48-75K | $15,526 |
| $75-110K | $16,001 |
| $110K+ | $22,642 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,450 | $13,885 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,450 | $13,885 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,450 | $13,885 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $610 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $610 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $610 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 486 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,200 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,700 |
Mount Saint Joseph University majors
Mount Saint Joseph University has granted 220 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 177 master's across 9 programs, and 49 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mount Saint Joseph University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 62 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 41 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 41 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 19 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 22 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 14 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 13 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 9 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Criminology | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 220 | 177 | 49 |
Mount Saint Joseph University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 46% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Saint Joseph University has published 631 scientific papers with 12,554 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 37 |
| 1993 | 5 | 57 |
| 1994 | 4 | 30 |
| 1995 | 15 | 115 |
| 1996 | 17 | 55 |
| 1997 | 13 | 98 |
| 1998 | 13 | 127 |
| 1999 | 8 | 122 |
| 2000 | 11 | 187 |
| 2001 | 9 | 105 |
| 2002 | 6 | 115 |
| 2003 | 10 | 147 |
| 2004 | 18 | 174 |
| 2005 | 18 | 202 |
| 2006 | 18 | 208 |
| 2007 | 11 | 227 |
| 2008 | 22 | 310 |
| 2009 | 26 | 417 |
| 2010 | 22 | 347 |
| 2011 | 25 | 511 |
| 2012 | 25 | 576 |
| 2013 | 19 | 519 |
| 2014 | 11 | 564 |
| 2015 | 18 | 579 |
| 2016 | 12 | 600 |
| 2017 | 23 | 622 |
| 2018 | 24 | 666 |
| 2019 | 17 | 634 |
| 2020 | 35 | 732 |
| 2021 | 30 | 822 |
| 2022 | 37 | 721 |
| 2023 | 37 | 891 |
| 2024 | 18 | 728 |
Notable alumni
-
Mary Wineberg
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
-
Mary Wineberg is an American track and field athlete from Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Walnut Hills High School, she attended the University of Cincinnati on a track scholarship, graduating in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in education.
-
Nancy Noel
- Occupations
- artist
- Biography
-
Nancy Noel was an American artist based in Zionsville, Indiana.
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Denise Trauth
- Occupations
- academicuniversity president
- Biography
-
Denise M. Trauth is the ninth president of Texas State University. On June 11, 2002, Texas State Board of Regents voted unanimously in favor of Trauth beginning her term as President.
General info
| Alternative names | MSJU Mount Mount St. Joseph University The Mount Mount St. Joe Mount St. Joseph University on the Ohio. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920 |
| Motto | Deo Duce |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 364 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5701 Delhi Rd Cincinnati, Ohio, 45233-1670 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 309,000 |
| Phone | 5132444200 |