Mount St. Joseph University Acceptance Rate: 59%

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Mount St. Joseph University?

Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate was 59% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,232 of 2,084 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 59% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 470–580 reading and writing, 460–560 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–28 composite

Average net price: $15,887 a year (2022–23)

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Mount St. Joseph University GPA requirements

Mount St. Joseph University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mount St. Joseph University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Mount St. Joseph University acceptance rate

Mount St. Joseph University admitted 1,232 of 2,084 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 59%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Mount St. Joseph University (formerly College of Mount St. Joseph) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 1,545 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Mount St. Joseph University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	470	530	580
SAT Math	460	540	560
ACT Composite	20	25	28
ACT English	21	24	28
ACT Math	18	23	26

6% submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores, as Mount St. Joseph University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1183 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Mount St. Joseph University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Mount St. Joseph University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Mount St. Joseph University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,887 a year at Mount St. Joseph University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Mount St. Joseph University with a 3.0 GPA?

Mount St. Joseph University admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Mount St. Joseph University?

Mount St. Joseph University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount St. Joseph University?

Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate was 59% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,232 of 2,084 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Mount St. Joseph University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Mount St. Joseph University admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Mount St. Joseph University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Mount St. Joseph University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Mount St. Joseph University students have?

The middle 50% of Mount St. Joseph University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–580 in reading and writing and 460–560 in math; ACT composite 20–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Mount St. Joseph University?

A lot: Mount St. Joseph University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Mount St. Joseph University consider legacy status?

No. Mount St. Joseph University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Mount St. Joseph University accept AP credit?

Yes. Mount St. Joseph University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Mount St. Joseph University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,887 a year at Mount St. Joseph University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Mount St. Joseph University's official admissions site.

Sources

College Navigator: Mount St. Joseph UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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