Mount St. Joseph University

It is not difficult to get into Mount St. Joseph University. The acceptance rate at Mount St. Joseph University is 55%. Last year, 2,109 students applied to Mount St. Joseph University and 1,152 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Mount St. Joseph University, the fee for the application is $25.

Mount St. Joseph University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Mount St. Joseph University's admissions stats.

Mount St. Joseph University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31%
Waitlist	No

Mount St. Joseph University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mount St. Joseph University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Mount St. Joseph University does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Mount St. Joseph University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mount St. Joseph University

Mount St. Joseph University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Mount St. Joseph University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Mount St. Joseph University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Mount St. Joseph University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Mount St. Joseph University for more information on admission factors.

Mount St. Joseph University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Mount St. Joseph University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Mount St. Joseph University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mount St. Joseph University?

Students admitted to Mount St. Joseph University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 67.23% submitted a class rank. At Mount St. Joseph University 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 70% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Mount St. Joseph University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	23.34%
3.75 and 3.99	21.25%
3.50 and 3.74	12.2%
3.25 and 3.49	12.2%
3.00 and 3.24	8.71%
2.50 and 2.9	18.47%
2.00 and 2.49	3.84%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mount St. Joseph University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mount St. Joseph University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of Mount St. Joseph University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Mount St. Joseph University students scored 592.5 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Mount St. Joseph University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

To be most competitive at Mount St. Joseph University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mount St. Joseph University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mount St. Joseph University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Mount St. Joseph University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Mount St. Joseph University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Mount St. Joseph University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Mount St. Joseph University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mount St. Joseph University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mount St. Joseph University.

Does Mount St. Joseph University accept transfer credits?

✅ Mount St. Joseph University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mount St. Joseph University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Mount St. Joseph University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mount St. Joseph University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mount St. Joseph University?

✅ Mount St. Joseph University is not test optional.

What is Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate?

✅ Mount St. Joseph University's acceptance rate is 55%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mount St. Joseph University?

❌ Mount St. Joseph University does not offer early decision.

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