Mount Saint Joseph University: Review & Facts

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Mount Saint Joseph University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,030 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1920 and is one of the 16 schools and colleges located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mount Saint Joseph University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Mount Saint Joseph University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
58
Mount Saint Joseph University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Medical, Management, and Physical Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Mount Saint Joseph University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mount Saint Joseph University is below average - 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount Saint Joseph University is good -- 10:1. Learn more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $33,800 a year. The additional fees at Mount Saint Joseph University beyond tuition are roughly $1,200, which totals $35,000 per year.

Read the details about Mount Saint Joseph University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,127 applications were submitted and 1,156 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mount Saint Joseph University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Mount Saint Joseph University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mount Saint Joseph University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Mount Saint Joseph University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Mount Saint Joseph University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Mount Saint Joseph University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount Saint Joseph University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mount Saint Joseph University
5701 Delhi Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio
45233-1670, USA
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