Mount Saint Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,087
Graduate Enrollment: 589
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 63.16%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.8%
Black: 11.3%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 11.3%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,167
In-State tuition: $33,250Out-of-State tuition: $33,250
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $72,437 (2017)
Median Family Income: $52,331 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,827 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $284 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,335 |
| $30k-48k | $11,537 |
| $48k-75k | $14,734 |
| $75k-110k | $18,876 |
| $110k+ | $21,264 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 43%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,827 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 70.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,226 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,748 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | $28,343 | $201 | $40,097 ($3,341) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 44 | $420 | $45,000 ($3,750) | $53,942 ($4,495) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $60,308 ($5,026) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,815 ($2,485) | $51,803 ($4,317) |
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 14 | $35,182 ($2,932) | $40,262 ($3,355) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 7 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 41 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 58 | $28,000 | $286 | $61,406 ($5,117) | $65,775 ($5,481) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 120 | $540 | $67,165 ($5,597) | $66,799 ($5,567) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $29,750 | $315 | $40,747 ($3,396) | $54,627 ($4,552) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 27 | $233 | $59,080 ($4,923) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 15 | $455 | $77,901 ($6,492) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,512Full time faculty: 98%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $58,800,587 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $74,171,001 (2022)