Mount Saint Joseph University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #3872 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1118 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1044 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #4 of 11 | In Cincinnati |
| #680 of 1,009 | For Special Education |
| #2028 of 3,654 | For Psychology |
| #2775 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,475
- Graduates
- 589
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 63% and is among the top 24% 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 | 63% | 69% | 56% |
| Applicants | 2,511 | 1,395 | 1,100 |
| Admissions | 1,586 | 960 | 618 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 295 | 149 | 146 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
443 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
132 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1018
or below
75% of them
had 1193
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mount Saint Joseph University are 1018-1193 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
113 or 38%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mount Saint Joseph University are 20-27 (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 | 1702 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 176 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 66 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 65 (3%) |
| Asian | 32 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Saint Joseph University is $17,142 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 | $13,335 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,537 |
| $48-75K | $14,734 |
| $75-110K | $18,876 |
| $110K+ | $21,264 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,100 | $13,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,100 | $13,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,100 | $13,120 |
| Fee in-district | $1,150 | $580 |
| Fee in-state | $1,150 | $580 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,150 | $580 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 514 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,400 |
| Room charge | $5,250 |
| Meal charge | $5,150 |
Mount Saint Joseph University majors
Mount Saint Joseph University has granted 256 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 212 master's across 8 programs, and 52 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mount Saint Joseph University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 49 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 28 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | |||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 39 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 32 | |||
| Nursing Education | 30 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 | 16 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 15 | |||
| Natural Sciences | 14 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 13 | |||
| Criminology | 12 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 9 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | |||
| Social Work | 8 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Psychology, General | 7 | |||
| Education, General | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Legal Studies | 5 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 5 | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |||
| Finance, General | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 256 | 212 | 52 |
Mount Saint Joseph University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 42% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Saint Joseph University has published 252 scientific papers with 8,370 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Medicine, Education Majors, Business, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Special Education, Mathematics, and Math Teachers.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 30 |
| 1992 | 7 | 58 |
| 1993 | 4 | 103 |
| 1994 | 3 | 46 |
| 1995 | 15 | 205 |
| 1996 | 10 | 89 |
| 1997 | 10 | 144 |
| 1998 | 10 | 205 |
| 1999 | 6 | 208 |
| 2000 | 9 | 288 |
| 2001 | 6 | 183 |
| 2002 | 5 | 170 |
| 2003 | 8 | 208 |
| 2004 | 12 | 254 |
| 2005 | 12 | 304 |
| 2006 | 13 | 308 |
| 2007 | 7 | 325 |
| 2008 | 16 | 504 |
| 2009 | 16 | 577 |
| 2010 | 20 | 501 |
| 2011 | 17 | 575 |
| 2012 | 24 | 812 |
| 2013 | 13 | 798 |
| 2014 | 12 | 836 |
| 2015 | 2 | 717 |
| 2016 | 2 | 736 |
| 2017 | 0 | 633 |
| 2018 | 1 | 597 |
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.
-
Denise Trauth
- Occupations
- university presidentacademicemeritus
- 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 | 386 |
| 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 |