What are the Admission Criteria?
At the College of Mount St. Joseph, we look at each student as an individual. Your interests, aptitude and potential for academic success are taken into consideration when you apply to the Mount. The College's admission decision is one of eligibility rather than selection.

How do I apply?
In selecting freshman students for admission to the Mount, consideration is given to the level of academic preparation as evidenced by the high school transcript and academic aptitude and achievement as measured by the SAT or ACT. Admission is to the College, not to a particular major or program. Apply

What Majors are offered at the Mount?
The Mount offers more than 35 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs, certificate programs, and licensure programs in education.  Academics

What does it cost to go to the Mount?
The Office of Student Administrative Services looks forward to working with you to explore ways to make a Mount education affordable. About 80 percent of our students receive financial assistance to help meet their college expenses. We're here to answer your questions about college costs and eligibility for financial assistance including scholarships. Cost

What are the Mount's transfer policies for credits, quarter hours, older credits, and technical credits?
For more information on tranferring credits to the Mount visit the College Catalog. 

How will I know what my class status is?
Class status is based on total cumulative hours (including transfer hours) as follows:

Freshman: 0-27 semester hours
Sophomore: 28-59 semester hours
Junior: 60-91 semester hours
Senior: 92+ semester hours

How and where do I send my transcripts?
Begin by contacting the Registrar's Office at the transferring institution and arrange to have your transcript sent to the Mount. Official copies of all previously attended colleges and universities must be sent directly from the previously attended institutions to:

College of Mount St. Joseph
Office of Admission
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45233

I already have a bachelor's degree, what graduate programs do you offer?
Master of Art in Education
Master of Nursing
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Teacher Education Apprenticeship Master’s Program (TEAM)
Master of Art in Religious Studies

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