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The College of Mount St. Joseph was established by the Sisters of Charity in 1920. This private coeducational Roman Catholic college is located on a 92-acre campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. Often referred to as “The Mount”, the college's recent enrollments have exceeded 2,000 students.
More than 30 undergraduate programs, and several associate’s degrees, certificates and pre-professional programs, and graduate programs are offered by the College of Mount St. Joseph. Students can choose from courses in the fields of teaching, education, religious studies, organizational leadership, physical therapy, and nursing.
The athletics teams of the college are members of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, and compete in NCAA Division III. The mascot for the teams is the Lion. The men’s and women’s teams participate in baseball, basketball, football, cross country, lacrosse, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, wrestling, volleyball, and softball.
Cincinnati, OH is home to College Of Mount St. Joseph. Cincinnati is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. College Of Mount St. Joseph is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from College Of Mount St. Joseph is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in design and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
College Of Mount St. Joseph has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,282 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
College Of Mount St. Joseph offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Mount St. Joseph
5701 Delhi Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
General Phone: (513) 244-4200
http://www.msj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 128 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 120 | teacher education, early childhood education, middle school teaching, special ed, art education, physical education teaching |
| Business and Management | 75 | business management, organizational behavior, accounting, non-profit management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, sociology, general studies |
| Design | 33 | graphic design, interior design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 24 | athletic trainer, recreational therapy |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | religion, pastoral counseling, religious studies |
| Science | 14 | biology, biochemistry, natural sciences, chemistry courses, conservation biology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | social work, adult development and aging |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminology |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Mount St. Joseph in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 392 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 165 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 6 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Mount St. Joseph had a total enrollment of 2,282 students (2,070 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 84% |
| Kentucky | 7% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
College Of Mount St. Joseph offers campus housing for 483 of its 2,070 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cincinnati, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,264 | 887 | 70% | 308 | 35% |
| Men | 651 | 434 | 67% | 147 | 34% |
| Women | 613 | 453 | 74% | 161 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Mount St. Joseph participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303300)
College Of Mount St. Joseph has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $76,266 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,512 | 5 | $57,477 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $66,695 | 12 | $67,935 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $73,984 | 8 | $65,332 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $61,047 | 15 | $56,797 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $50,920 | 30 | $46,812 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $47,200 | 7 | $31,662 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $57,151 | 60 | $50,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Conservation Biology
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Mount St. Joseph Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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