Mount St. Joseph University
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.
About This School
Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately 1,129 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount St. Joseph University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,530 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,129 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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