Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Online | msj.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Mount St. Joseph University, located in suburban Delhi Township on Cincinnati's west side, occupies a hilltop campus overlooking the Ohio River. Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity, the institution maintains its Catholic heritage while operating as a private, co-educational university. The campus consists of modern academic buildings and residence halls integrated with the original Gothic-style structures. Mount St. Joseph offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in health sciences, education, and business, along with established programs in nursing and physical therapy. Students can reside in one of three campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Lions, participating in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
College of Mount St. Joseph is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for College of Mount St. Joseph within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#555 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#385 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#210 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1083 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $11,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,050 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 27% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Business | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025