Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, Ohio · Private
Mount St. Joseph University admitted 57% of 2,169 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 880–1083 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Mount St. Joseph University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Mount St. Joseph University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $50,050 a year. After grants, students paid $15,887 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Mount St. Joseph University’s acceptance rate?
Mount St. Joseph University admitted 57% of applicants: 1,226 of 2,169 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Mount St. Joseph University’s application deadline?
Mount St. Joseph University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 880 to 1083, with a median around 980. A score at or above 980 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Mount St. Joseph University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Mount St. Joseph University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Mount St. Joseph University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two short answers, up to 250 words each, plus one if your record needs explaining). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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