More selective than 77% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
14% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 54% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Mount St. Joseph University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Mount St. Joseph University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Mount St. Joseph University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 580 |
| SAT math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Mount St. Joseph University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 59% | 470–580 | 460–560 | 20–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 440–548 | 440–535 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Mount St. Joseph University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Mount St. Joseph University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Defiance College | 48% | 31% | $26,337 |
| 12 | Ohio Wesleyan University | 56% | 59% | $20,897 |
| 13 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | 58% | 75% | $23,589 |
| 14 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 59% | 56% | $18,378 |
| 15 | Mount St. Joseph University | 59% | 56% | $16,530 |
| 16 | The College of Wooster | 60% | 74% | $23,458 |
| 17 | University of Akron Main Campus | 60% | 52% | $13,946 |
| 18 | Ohio State University | 61% | 88% | $17,339 |
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | 58% | $29,208 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Mount St. Joseph University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mount St. Joseph University admissions questions
What is the Mount St. Joseph University acceptance rate?
Mount St. Joseph University accepts 59% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,226 of 2,169 applicants were admitted.
Does Mount St. Joseph University require the SAT or ACT?
Mount St. Joseph University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 14% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Mount St. Joseph University?
The middle 50% of Mount St. Joseph University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1140 on the SAT and 20–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Mount St. Joseph University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (324 of 1,226).
Is Mount St. Joseph University getting harder to get into?
Mount St. Joseph University accepted 59% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mount St. Joseph University overview