C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Mount St. Joseph University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Mount St. Joseph University campus, Cincinnati, OH
Mount St. Joseph University campus, Cincinnati, OH. Photo: Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
C
44/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,083
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
57%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mount St. Joseph University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,509
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,595
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,827
Median debt at graduation
56.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,183
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
30.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Mount St. Joseph University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,015$78,664-12%#777 of 966#663$27,000
Accounting and Related Services—$69,706-9%#491 of 796#410—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,150$63,257-7%#660 of 1176#504$29,750
Biology—$59,945+5%#338 of 841#223—
Criminology—$58,825+6%#37 of 113#19—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$31,870$49,004-10%#440 of 610#376$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39,660————$19,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Mount St. Joseph University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $353,514
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,395/mo — vs ~$611/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45204 (8.9% cap, Cincinnati)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $35,450 $35,450
Room $5,500
Board $5,700
Total Cost (On-Campus) $50,050 $50,050

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
78%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 58 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 31 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 30 grads/yr Physician Assistant 28 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 19 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14 grads/yr Organizational Behavior Studies 13 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 13 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 11 grads/yr Marketing, Other 11 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10 grads/yr Nursing Education 10 grads/yr Education, General 9 grads/yr Health and Wellness, General 9 grads/yr Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 9 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr Nursing Administration 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mount St. Joseph University's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Physical therapists
$101k/yr 267,200 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,083
Total Students
62%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 4%
Black 9%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mount St. Joseph University?
Mount St. Joseph University has an acceptance rate of 57%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Mount St. Joseph University?
Tuition at Mount St. Joseph University is $35,450 for in-state students and $35,450 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Mount St. Joseph University?
The graduation rate at Mount St. Joseph University is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Mount St. Joseph University a good school?
Mount St. Joseph University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mount St. Joseph University?
Mount St. Joseph University has a total enrollment of 2,083 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology