Applying to Mount St. Joseph

Acceptance RateSAT Median
56.98% 980
Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate is 56.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,169 students applied and 1,236 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Mount St. Joseph's acceptance rate is the 9th lowest among 71 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 980 and the ACT score is 21 at Mount St. Joseph. Mount St. Joseph's SAT score ranks 34th out of 41 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Mount St. Joseph, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Mount St. Joseph University is 56.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.97%. 1,255 men and 902 women applied to Mount St. Joseph and 728 men and 496 women students were accepted.
Among them, 175 men and 149 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mount St. Joseph.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Mount St. Joseph
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,1691,25590200
Admitted1,23672849600
Enrolled32117514900
Acceptance Rate 56.98%58.01%54.99%--
Yield 25.97%24.04%30.04%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Mount St. Joseph University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 44 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 175 students (54%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Mount St. Joseph.
The median SAT score is 980 with 500 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 548 and the 25th percentile is 440. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 535 and 25th percentile is 440 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Mount St. Joseph. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Mount St. Joseph University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Mount St. Joseph
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8809801083
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440500548
SAT Math440480535
ACT Composite172124
ACT Math161924
ACT English152124
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Mount St. Joseph University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Mount St. Joseph. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mount St. Joseph University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Mount St. Joseph Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Mount St. Joseph University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Mount St. Joseph.
Admission Information for Applying to Mount St. Joseph
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.msj.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.msj.edu/apply/index.html
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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