Throughout the years, Mount St. Joseph University has been recognized with prestigious top rankings and awards reflecting, a commitment to student outcomes. The University’s history traces back to 1920 as one of the nation’s first Catholic women’s colleges. Today, as a coeducational University with undergraduate and graduate students, we remain committed to the success of our students academically and professionally.
Recognized nationally for academic excellence, exceptional student outcomes, and value, Mount St. Joseph University provides a transformative education grounded in leadership and service. Explore our latest rankings and accolades to see how our dedicated faculty and supportive campus community continue to set the standard for higher education in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.
Nationally-Ranked Best College
'Nationally-Ranked Best College'
College Consensus, 2026
'Nationally-Ranked Best College'
Intelligent.com, 2026
'Nationally-Ranked Best College'
National Council on Teacher Quality, 2026
'Nationally-Ranked Best College'
Newsweek, 2026
'Nationally-Ranked Best College'
University HQ, 2026
'Nationally-Ranked Best College'
US News & World Report, 2026
Regionally-Ranked Best College
'Regionally-Ranked Best College'
College Consensus, 2026
'Regionally-Ranked Best College'
Intelligent.com, 2026
'Regionally-Ranked Best College'
National Council on Teacher Quality, 2026
'Regionally-Ranked Best College'
Newsweek.com, 2026
'Regionally-Ranked Best College'
University HQ, 2026
'Regionally-Ranked Best College'
US News & World Report, 2026
Statewide-Ranked Best College
'Statewide-Ranked Best College'
College Consensus, 2026
'Statewide-Ranked Best College'
Intelligent.com, 2026
'Statewide-Ranked Best College'
National Council on Teacher Quality, 2026
'Statewide-Ranked Best College'
Newsweek.com, 2026
'Statewide-Ranked Best College'
University HQ, 2026
'Statewide-Ranked Best College'
US News & World Report, 2026
Awards & Designations
'Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award'
Insight into Academia, 2025
'Great Colleges to Work For'
The Great Colleges to Work For program, 2026
'Military Friendly School'
Military Friendly Survey, 2026
'Niche Best Colleges'
Niche, 2026
'Purple Star School'
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), 2026
'Transfer Honor Roll'
Phi Theta Kappa, 2026
