The College of Mount St. Joseph conducts an individual, comprehensive review of each candidate’s credentials for admission, including but not limited to the following:

• College prep high school curriculum
• GPA
• Standardized test scores
• Evidence of leadership
• Extracurricular involvement

We look at each student as an individual, taking into consideration personal background, attributes and life circumstances. We look for students who'll contribute to, and benefit from, the Mount's educational programs and activities.

Admission Dates

Students must be admitted by the following dates for the upcoming semesters:

Note: The Office of Admission will not process undergraduate applications the week prior to class starting.

Students admitted by August 16 or January 3, who want to register for classes the week before school starts, must already have their financial aid determined.

Application

High school applicants must submit the following as part of the application process:

An application for admission, along with the $25 application fee (application fee is non-refundable and does not apply toward college expenses).
Students interested in completing a paper application may download a printable PDF version and submit through the mail.

Print Applications

Print applications should be mailed with the $25 application fee to:

ATTN: Office of Admission
College of Mount St. Joseph
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

Secondary School Report  Form & Official High School Transcript

High school applicants must submit a secondary school report form and official high school transcripts:

• Students should print out and complete section I of the secondary school report form and submit the form to their school counselor.  Counselors should complete section II and forward the form, along with the student's high school transcript to the College of Mount St. Joseph.  Official high school transcript should show coursework and grades through at least six semesters.

• The admission process is not complete until an official transcript is received upon graduation from high school.

• Mail in Transcripts

Official high school transcripts should be sent from the school to:

ATTN: Office of Admission
College of Mount St. Joseph
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

ACT and SAT Results

The Mount must receive all ACT and/or SAT results. Scores may be received directly from SAT/ACT or taken from the official high school transcript.

• Mount ACT code: 3254
• Mount SAT code: 1129

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation and personal essays may be included with the application, but are not required unless requested by the Office of Admission.