Mount Saint Joseph University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,450

5.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,887

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

56.5%

2,169 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,083

62.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.7%

151 Graduates

About

Mount Saint Joseph University is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Mount Saint Joseph University were Teacher Education & Professional Development (62 degrees awarded), Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (41 degrees), and Organizational Behavior Studies (22 degrees).

In 2023, 523 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mount Saint Joseph University. 75.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (439 degrees), 14.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mount Saint Joseph University is $35,450, which is $10,875 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mount Saint Joseph University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 563 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mount Saint Joseph University is $35,450, which is $10,875 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,887.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Mount Saint Joseph University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mount Saint Joseph University was $35,450. The cost of tuition at Mount Saint Joseph University is $10,875 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,887

2023 Value

9.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mount Saint Joseph University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,887. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mount Saint Joseph University grew by 9.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,825

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mount Saint Joseph University was of $9,825 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.29% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Mount Saint Joseph University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.23% with respect to 2022, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mount Saint Joseph University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 563 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mount Saint Joseph University received 2,169 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.97% annual growth. Out of those 2,169 applicants, 1,226 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,083 students enrolled at Mount Saint Joseph University in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mount Saint Joseph University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,226

Accepted Out of 2,169

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mount Saint Joseph University was 56.5% (1,226 admissions from 2,169 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 54.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.97%, while admissions grew by 6.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Mount Saint Joseph University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mount Saint Joseph University had a total enrollment of 2,083 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mount Saint Joseph University is 1,305 students and the part-time enrollment is 778. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Mount Saint Joseph University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mount Saint Joseph University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 9.12% Black or African American, 4.8% Two or More Races, 3.94% Hispanic or Latino, 0.816% Asian, and 0.048% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mount Saint Joseph University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Black or African American Male (6.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mount Saint Joseph University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,083 students. The full-time enrollment at Mount Saint Joseph University is 1,305 and the part-time enrollment is 778. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Mount Saint Joseph University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mount Saint Joseph University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Mount Saint Joseph University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mount Saint Joseph University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,662 enrolled students
Black or African American
190 enrolled students
Two or More Races
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mount Saint Joseph University is 79.8% White, 9.12% Black or African American, 4.8% Two or More Races, 3.94% Hispanic or Latino, 0.816% Asian, and 0.048% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (1.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 263 more women than men received degrees from Mount Saint Joseph University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mount Saint Joseph University is white (439 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Mount Saint Joseph University is Teacher Education & Professional Development (62 degrees awarded), followed by Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (41 degrees) and Organizational Behavior Studies (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mount Saint Joseph University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (184 degrees awarded), Health (179 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mount Saint Joseph University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,742,110 people), Registered nurses (1,608,210 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,326 people), Other managers (927,874 people), and Secondary school teachers (623,804 people).

The most specialized majors at Mount Saint Joseph University in 2023 are Education (184 degrees awarded), Health (179 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (14 degrees), and Business (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mount Saint Joseph University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Mount Saint Joseph University are Education (184 degrees awarded), Health (179 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (14 degrees), and Business (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mount Saint Joseph University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mount Saint Joseph University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mount Saint Joseph University was Registered Nursing with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mount Saint Joseph University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

393

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Mount Saint Joseph University, which is 0.331 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (393).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mount Saint Joseph University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Mount Saint Joseph University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to women at Mount Saint Joseph University in Teacher Education & Professional Development. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Mount Saint Joseph University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mount Saint Joseph University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
439 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mount Saint Joseph University is white (439 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

0.956% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
334 degrees awarded
White Male
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mount Saint Joseph University is white female (334 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (105 degrees).

Operations

Mount Saint Joseph University has an endowment valued at nearly $67.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.24M (13.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Mount Saint Joseph University had a total salary expenditure of 50.6M. Mount Saint Joseph University employs 38 Assistant professors, 27 Instructors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Mount Saint Joseph University are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Instructor (21), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mount Saint Joseph University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Endowment

$67.3M

2023 Endowment

8.98%

growth from 2022

Mount Saint Joseph University has an endowment valued at about $67.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mount Saint Joseph University grew 8.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mount Saint Joseph University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.5M

2023 Salaries

9.91%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mount Saint Joseph University paid a median of $30.5M in salaries, which represents 60.3% of their overall expenditure ($50.6M) and a 9.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.46M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mount Saint Joseph University paid a total of $9.46M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mount Saint Joseph University were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Instructor with 27 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mount Saint Joseph University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mount Saint Joseph University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Female Instructor with 21 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mount Saint Joseph University.

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