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Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH·Private nonprofit·1,100 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

57%
Accept
1,100
Students
$16,135
Net Price
55%
Grad Rate
$44,600
Earnings
10 yr
$18,837
Debt

About This School

Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately 1,100 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount St. Joseph University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,135 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $44,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The Mount St. Joseph University is a private Catholic university in Delhi Township, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. The university enrolls over 1,800 undergraduate students and approximately 300 graduate students across 48 undergraduate programs, nine associate degrees, pre-professional and certificate programs, and graduate programs.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,135 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $18,837 median debt at graduation is reasonable, but a 55% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish — that's a real concern worth asking about on a campus visit. Median earnings of $44,600 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're drawn to a specific program (health sciences and education are strengths) rather than treating it as a general-purpose degree. Worth considering if you want small classes and personal attention in Cincinnati, but ask admissions directly what support systems exist to help students stay on track.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions29%
Education19%
Business & Marketing15%
Biological Sciences7%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences2%
Communications2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1068
Reading 75th %ile548
Math 75th %ile535

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$36,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,650
Avg Net Price
$16,135
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$18,837

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
55%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
76%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$44,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,837
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,837
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$44,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White74%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,100 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mount St. Joseph University

5701 Delhi Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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