Mount St. Joseph University

Private · Moderately Selective · OH

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationOH · Midwest

SettingSuburban

Undergrads1,129

Student:faculty12:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate45.9%

6-yr grad rate56.3%

Drop-out rate31.3%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$38k

Out-of-state tuition$38k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity27.7%

Gender diversity53.8%

International0%

IdentityRoman Catholic

Overview

Mount St. Joseph University sits on a bluff above the Ohio River on Cincinnati's west side, founded by the Sisters of Charity and still carrying a practical, service-minded Catholic character. It serves a student body with a significant share of first-generation students, and its identity centers on preparing people for hands-on helping professions rather than pure liberal arts exploration.

Academics

Health professions are the clear strength — nursing, athletic training, and physical therapy all have strong regional reputations, with clinical and field placements throughout Cincinnati's hospital systems. Programs tend to be structured and sequential, built around licensure and certification requirements rather than open exploration.

Campus & student life

The riverside bluff setting gives the campus a quieter, more removed feel from Cincinnati's urban core even though the city is close by. Many students commute, and the culture emphasizes service and community engagement consistent with the Sisters of Charity's founding mission.

Worth knowing

The university's Catholic, service-oriented founding is still visible in campus culture, and its health-professions pipeline into Cincinnati employers is one of its most practical selling points for students who already know they want a clinical career.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate59.1%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 930–1140 · ACT 20–28

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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