About Mount Saint Joseph University
Mount St. Joseph University, established by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, opened its doors to the first 20 students in 1920 as the first Catholic university for women in Southwestern Ohio. With the growth of student enrollment, the Sisters of Charity made plans to develop the property at the intersection of Delhi and Neeb roads and opened a new campus in the fall of 1962. In 1986, the University was formally declared coeducational. Today the University serves a diverse coeducational student population of undergraduate and graduate students. Its goal is to “integrate academic excellence, experiential education, and highly individualized attention.”
Mount Saint Joseph University offers undergraduate and graduate programs within the following schools:
- School of Arts & Humanities
- School of Behavioral & Natural Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Health Sciences
Online programs are available to students who need flexibility, and the university offers a growing number of certificates and degrees that can be earned online. Mount St. Joseph University online degrees are designed to be flexible, so no matter what is going on in your life you can earn a degree.
Accreditation & Licensing
Mount Saint Joseph University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Roman CatholicEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 1,502 ; Graduate: 820Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 1% ; Graduate: 15%Graduation Rate:
55%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$51,509Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$26,827Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
74%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$21,841Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Mount Saint Joseph University is located in Ohio
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