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Mount St. Joseph University (MSJ)

Black Pinpoint 5701 Delhi Road | Cincinnati, OH | 45233

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,109
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Acceptance Rate
55%
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Average HS GPA
3.53

Deadlines

Regular
August 17

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 640

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
537.5 - 592.5

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 27

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$33,750
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
10650
Approximate Expenses per year
$46,500

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
9 : 1
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Total Faculty
239

Gender

Women
157
Men
82
Minority
21
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
43%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
53%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

18% are out
of state
82% are
in-state

Students

70% are
full time
30% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,423

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Asian
1.34%
Black
12.34%
Hispanic
4.31%
Caucasian
75.89%
Unknown
0.77%
International
0.00%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
28%
First-Year Students
59%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Peggy Minnich
Dean of Admissions
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Office of Admission 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
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513-244-4531

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

All (weekends by appointment)

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Mon. 'til 9 pm. Sept - April; call for other appts
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513-244-4531

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
M-F 10am and 2pm; 7pm Mon (Sept-April); Sat by appoint
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
By appointment

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located 20 minutes from campus. Rental cars and taxis are available. There is a Greyhound station located downtown. The city bus (Metro) has a route to the campus.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From North: Take I-75 to Freeman Avenue (exit 1G) and follow River Road (U.S. 50 west) signs. Stay on River Road to Anderson Ferry Road intersection (watch for traffic light and College sign.) Follow Anderson Ferry about 1 1/2 miles to Delhi Road. Go west (left) on Delhi about 1 1/2 miles to Neeb Road intersection and the Mount campus. From Northeast: Take I-71 south River Road (U.S. 50 west) signs. Stay on River Road to Anderson Ferry Road intersection (watch for traffic light and College sign). Follow Anderson Ferry about 1 1/2 miles to Delhi Road. Go west (left) on Delhi about 1 1/2 miles to Neeb Road intersection and the Mount campus. From the East: Take I-275 south/east to I-471 north, U.S. 50 west, River Road (U.S. 50 west). Stay on River Road to Anderson Ferry Road intersection (watch for traffic light and College sign). Follw Anderson Ferry about 1 1/2 miles to Delhi Road. Go west (left) on Delhi about 1 1/2 miles to Neeb Road intersection and the Mount campus. From South: Take I-75 north over bridge at Cincinnati and follow River Road (U.S. 50 west) signs. Stay on River Road to Anderson Ferry Road intersection (watch for traffic light and College sign). Follow Anderson Ferry about 1 1/2 miles to Delhi Road. Go west (left) on Delhi about 1 1/2 miles to Neeb Road intersection and the Mount campus. From West: Take I-74 east to I-275 (exit 5) south to Kilby Road (exit 21). Turn right (south) on Kilby Road and follow until it dead ends into River Road (U.S. 50). Turn left (east) onto River Road (U.S. 50). Take River Road (U.S. 50) to Bender Road, turn left onto Bender Road. Follow Bender Road to top of the hill. Turn left onto Delhi Road. The Mount campus is on the right.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The following is a list of area hotels that will give discounts to College of Mount St. Joseph students, faculty, staff and guests. If you have any additional questions regarding area hotels, please contact the Campus Facilities Office at 513-244-4373. It is recommended that you make your reservations early. Rates are dependent upon room availability. Greater Cincinnati Hotels HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CINCINNATI WEST 5505 Rybolt Road Cincinnati, OH 45248 513-574-6000 - (Ask for MSJ Rate) 1-800-543-3018 Fax no. 513-574-6566 Website address: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/CVGRR/welcome Standing Rate: $82.50(single or double) Complimentary breakfast and free parking Free High-Speed Wireless Internet HYATT REGENCY CINCINNATI (map) at Hyatt-Saks Fifth Avenue Center 151 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-579-1234 - ask for MSJ rate Fax No. 513-354-4299 Website address: www.cincinnati.hyatt.com Standing Rate for MSJ - $ 102.00 standard - king/double Regency Club Rate for MSJ - $139.00 upgrade MILLENNIUM HOTEL (map) CINCINNATI DOWNTOWN 150 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-352-2100 (Ask for Mount St. Joseph Rate) Website address: www.millenniumhotels.com/cincinnati Rate: $ 95.00 per night- standard king/2 doubles VERNON MANOR HOTEL (map) 400 Oak Street Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-281-3300 Fax No. 513-281-8933 (Ask for MSJ Rate) Website address: www.vernon-manor.com Rate: $ 85.00 per night - 1 queen bed-European single style (dormed size room) $ 95.00 per night - 1 king or double queen Northern Kentucky Hotels HAMPTON INN CINCINNATI RIVERFRONT (map) 200 Crescent Ave. Covington, KY 41011 859-581-7800 (ask for Mount Saint Joseph College rate) fax: 859-581-8282 Easy On-Line Reservations Click Here All reservations include complimentary hot breakfast/high-speed wireless Internet access Anytime Rate : $99.00 Orientation/Graduation Rate : $99.00 (when available) Sports/Group Rate : $89.00 - $99.00 (Call Jacob Paff at 859-283-1600 to negotiate) RADISSON HOTEL CINCINNATI RIVERFRONT (map) 668 West Fifth Street Covington, KY 41011 859-491-1200 Web site address: www.radisson.com/covingtonky Fax. No. 859-491-8698 (Ask for MSJ Rate - STJOE code) Rate - $109.00 plus 11.24% tax The Radisson Hotel has recently undergone a multimillion dollar renovation with improvements to the guest rooms, indoor pool, fitness center, hotel exteriors, parking areas, and restaurants. We offer 2 dining options with our Riverview 360 Restaurant and the newly opened Kelly’s Public House. Guest amenities include complimentary high speed wireless internet, complimentary parking and airport shuttle.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Lions)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Lions)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Stacy Mueller
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
Yes

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
34
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
7

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Xavier University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Cincinnati

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,027
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,591
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,308
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
03 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
43%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
53%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biomedical Sciences, General.
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Informatics.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Medical Informatics.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
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08 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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09 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, Other.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, Other.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Gerontology.
  • Natural Sciences.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Chemistry, Other.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Criminology.
  • Sociology.
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19 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
  • Religious Education.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Game and Interactive Media Design.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music, General.

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