Mount St. Joseph University

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
• Renamed Mount St. Joseph University on July 1, 2014
• Institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
• Authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education
• Private nonprofit, coeducational institution with Catholic roots

Student Life & Environment

Student life combines residential, commuter, athletic, wellness, and involvement opportunities. Seton Residence Hall can accommodate more than 500 students in traditional single and double rooms as well as suites. All full-time undergraduates are eligible to apply for housing. The university’s current housing policy requires certain full-time first- and second-year students under age 21 to live on campus and participate in a meal program, particularly when they are not living with a parent or guardian or their home is beyond the specified commuting distance. Students should review the full policy for exemption details. The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership works with student organizations, while the university reports more than 40 clubs and organizations. Students can also participate in NCAA Division III athletics and intramural recreation. Residence Life, the Wellness Center, dining services, campus police, and academic and career support contribute to the broader campus experience. For fall 2026, the university announced refreshed common space in Seton Commons and a new game room. Dining serves both residential and commuter students, with meal-plan access in the main dining hall. Prospective students who prefer a large residential complex or extensive off-campus nightlife should visit in person and assess how the single-residence-hall model and suburban setting align with their expectations.

Location & Surroundings

The university is located at 5701 Delhi Road in Delhi Township, a suburb on Cincinnati’s western side. The institution describes the campus as approximately ten minutes from downtown Cincinnati, although actual travel times vary with traffic and transportation. The setting offers a quieter campus base with access to a larger metropolitan area rather than a central-city campus experience. Cincinnati provides potential access to employers, health systems, schools, nonprofit organizations, professional sports, arts venues, and community-service settings. That regional context is especially relevant because Mount St. Joseph incorporates cooperative education, clinical preparation, internships, and service learning into parts of its academic offering. Northern Kentucky is also accessible from the Cincinnati area. Students should investigate transportation before enrolling. A suburban campus may be convenient for drivers, while students without cars should compare transit routes, placement locations, and evening schedules. Those considering clinical, student-teaching, internship, or co-op programs should ask whether placements require travel beyond campus and whether personal transportation is expected.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026–2027, full-time undergraduate tuition is listed as $39,750 per year for 12–18 credits per semester. The annual general fee for students taking at least 12 credits is $1,250, and a new-student fee of $275 applies. Program-specific charges and tuition differentials may add to the total. These figures supersede the database’s stored $25,800 tuition value, which should not be used as a current estimate. Published 2026–2027 annual housing rates range from $6,300 for specified double rooms to $8,880 for suites; listed single-room rates range from $7,330 to $8,020. Meal-plan costs, books, transportation, personal expenses, and any course-specific fees must also be included when estimating the full cost of attendance. The university states that charges remain subject to change. Students should use the net-price calculator and a personalized financial-aid offer rather than treating the published price as the amount they will necessarily pay. Financial assistance can include institutional scholarships, grants, loans, and external aid. Scholarship terms vary by entry year, so applicants should confirm the award schedule for their cohort and complete the applicable FAFSA. Career preparation includes cooperative education, internships, service learning, study abroad, résumé and interview support, and employer engagement. The university reports a 95.9% positive-outcomes rate for the Class of 2023 with an 81.7% knowledge rate; because this is an older institutional survey, it should be read as historical context rather than a guaranteed result for future graduates.