Tuition & Costs

Value of a Liberal Arts Education

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According to the Council of Independent Colleges, graduates of independent colleges and universities complete their bachelor’s degrees much sooner than their peers at other types of institutions—almost a year earlier than at public institutions and four years earlier than at for-profit institutions—which means fewer years of paying tuition and a quicker start at earning a salary.

Scholarship Opportunities

Mount St. Joseph University offers several levels of academic scholarships and awards to incoming students to recognize academic achievement. They do not require a separate application and are awarded on a rolling basis, typically beginning in November for the upcoming academic year. Eligible students will receive an offer for one academic scholarship or award. Learn about the Mount's scholarships and awards.

Personalized Attention

Applying for and receiving financial aid can be a tricky process, but we’re here to help. The Office of Student Financial Services looks forward to working with you to explore all your financial aid options. We're here to answer your questions about university costs and eligibility for financial assistance including scholarships, grants, loans, and more.

Tuition, Room Rates, & Meal Plans

Explore Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Rates

2026-2027

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition

**Effective Summer 2026 (S426)

Credit Hours	Rate
12-18 credit hours*	$39,750/year or $19,875/semester
Additional credit hours over 18	$665/hour

Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition

Credit Hours	Rate
1-11 credit hours	$665/hour

General Fee

This non-refundable fee covers student activities, technology, counseling, student and academic support services and logistical services

Credit Hours	Rate
12 or more credit hours	$1,250/year or $625/semester
4.5-11.5 credit hours	$620/year or $310/semester
1-4 credit hours	$250/year or $125/semester
New Student Fee	$275
Transfer Student Fee/Spring New Student Fee	$125

*Some programs/courses may have additional fees or tuition differential. All tuition, fees and room/board are subject to change by the Mount St. Joseph University Board of Trustees. Visit www.msj.edu/financial-aid for more information. A non-refundable General Fee of $125.00 is charged to all Graduate and Doctorate students registered for 9 or more credit hours in the summer term. Fully Online Programs are excluded regardless of hours.

Types of Aid

Up to 93% of undergraduate students at the Mount received some kind of financial aid this year. That includes more than just scholarships. Learn about scholarships, need-based aid, loans and grants.

Net Price Calculator

We make it easy for you to determine the cost of a college education at the Mount. Use our handy calculator to estimate how much you will pay after factoring in financial aid.

2025-2026

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition

**Effective Summer 2025 (S425)

Credit Hours	Rate
12-18 credit hours*	$38,400/year or $19,200/semester
Additional credit hours over 18	$645/hour

Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition

Credit Hours	Rate
1-11 credit hours	$645/hour

General Fee

This non-refundable fee covers student activities, technology, counseling, student and academic support services and logistical services

Credit Hours	Rate
12 or more credit hours	$1,250/year or $625/semester
4.5-11.5 credit hours	$620/year or $310/semester
1-4 credit hours	$250/year or $125/semester
New Student Fee	$275
Transfer Student Fee/Spring New Student Fee	$125

Explore Graduate Tuition and Fee Rates

2026-2027

Graduate Tuition

Program	Rate
Business (4+1 MBA)	$700/credit hour
Education (MA)	$700/credit hour
Organizational Leadership*	$700/credit hour
Nursing (MSN): MAGELIN*	$700/credit hour plus fees
Reading Science (EdD)	$825/credit hour
Nursing (MSN): Administration and Education Tracks	$700/credit hour
Nursing (DNP)	$725/credit hour
DPT (Entry Level)	$11,250/semester, plus fees
Physician Assistant (PA)	January 2027 start $15,500/semester, plus fees
Master of Social Work (MSW)	$700/credit hour
Master of Speech Language Pathology (MSLP)	$12,000/semester plus fees

*Graduates of Mount St. Joseph University receive a 10% Tuition Discount on MSOL and MSN: MAGELIN programs

General Fee

This non-refundable fee covers student activities, technology, counseling, student and academic support services and logistical services. A non-refundable General Fee of $125 is charged to all Graduate and Doctoral students registered for 9 or more credit hours in the summer term.

Credit Hours	Rate
9 or more credit hours	$630/year or $315/semester
4.5-8.5 credit hours	$310/year or $155/semester
1-4 credit hours	$240/year or $120/semester
9 or more credit hours	$125/summer semester *Excludes Fully Online Programs

Loans

Students can get a loan — a sum of money lent at a specific rate of interest for a specific time frame — to help pay for college. Learn about loans available from federal and private sources.

Payment Options

We offer alternatives to paying your tuition in full. Learn how an interest-free monthly payment plan can make paying tuition easy.

2025-2026

Graduate Tuition

Program	Rate
Business (4+1 MBA)	$700/credit hour
Education (MA)	$700/credit hour
Organizational Leadership*	$700/credit hour
Nursing (MSN): MAGELIN*	$700/credit hour plus fees
Reading Science (EdD)	$825/credit hour
Nursing (MSN): Administration and Education Tracks	$700/credit hour
Nursing (DNP)	$725/credit hour
DPT (Entry Level)	$11,000/semester, plus fees
Physician Assistant (PA)	January 2026 start $15,200/semester, plus fees
Master of Speech Language Pathology (MSLP)	$11,800/semester plus fees

*Graduates of Mount St. Joseph University receive a 10% Tuition Discount on MSOL and MSN: MAGELIN programs

General Fee

Credit Hours	Rate
9 or more credit hours	$630/year or $315/semester
4.5-8.5 credit hours	$310/year or $155/semester
1-4 credit hours	$240/year or $120/semester
9 or more credit hours	$125/summer semester *Excludes Fully Online Programs

See Below for a Breakdown of Campus Housing Rates

students in dorm doing homework.

Mount St. Joseph University offers a variety of rooms and accommodations for our student’s housing needs on campus. To learn more visit our room selection page.

West Section

The West Section has public restrooms as well as open lounge spaces for recreation and studying. This section offers both co-ed and single-sex floors.

2026-2027

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Single	$4,010	$8,020
Double	$3,150	$6,300

2025-2026

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Single	$3,880	$7,760
Double	$3,050	$6,100

East Section

The East Section of the residence hall has public restrooms as well as open lounge spaces for recreation and studying. This section offers single-sex floors.

2026-2027

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Single	$3,665	$7,330

2025-2026

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Single	$3,550	$7,100

Southeast Section

The Southeast Section of the residence hall has public restrooms as well as closed lounge spaces for recreation and studying.

2026-2027

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Single	$4,010	$8,020
Double	$3,150	$6,300

2025-2026

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Single	$3,880	$7,760
Double	$3,050	$6,100

Center Section

This section has private restrooms and open lounge spaces for recreation and studying.

2026-2027

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Suite	$4,440	$8,880

2025-2026

Room Type	Semester Rate	Annual Rate
Suite	$4,300	$8,600

Contact the Office of Residence Life

For more specific information about rooms, please contact Residence Life, Lisa Loveless (513) 244-4304.

Find Our Meal Plans Below

Check out our array of dining options in the video here where we feature a week's worth of meals!

2026-2027 Residential Meal Plans

Gold Meal Plan- 20 meals/week in dining hall + $250 flex dollars
Semester: $3,225
Year: $6,450

Blue Meal Plan- 15 meals/week in dining hall + $150 flex dollars
Semester: $3,110
Year: $6,220

Joe's Way Meal Plan*- 10 meals/week in dining hall + $150 flex dollars
Semester: $2,925
Year: $5,850

Note: Meal plans and flex dollars must be used within the designated week/semester since they do not carry over.

*Available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students living in the residence hall only.

2025-2026 Residential Meal Plans

Gold Meal Plan- 20 meals/week in dining hall + $250 flex dollars
Semester: $3,125
Year: $6,250

Blue Meal Plan- 15 meals/week in dining hall + $150 flex dollars
Semester: $3,015
Year: $6,030

Joe's Way Meal Plan*- 10 meals/week in dining hall + $150 flex dollars
Semester: $2,835
Year: $5,670

Note: Meal plans and flex dollars must be used within the designated week/semester since they do not carry over.

*Available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students living in the residence hall only.

Meal Plan Requirements

All resident students are required to be on a meal plan as part of the conditions for living in the Residence Hall.

Commuter Meal Plans

Commuter Meal Plans are a great option for all students, faculty and staff wishing to dine on campus. Having a meal plan is a quick and easy way to grab lunch for not only yourself, but for a friend or campus visitor too. A unique aspect about our commuter meal plans is that they will never expire, so there is no need to worry about having to use them up at the end of a semester or school year. Commuter Meal Plans are available for purchase from AVI Foodsystems in the Fifth Third Dining Hall.

We currently have two convenient options to choose from:

20 Meal Plan:

These meals can be used at the Fifth Third Dining Hall during any dining period and during restricted hours at the Harrington Food Court.

Cost: $180

60 Meal Plan + $50 Flex

These meals can be used at the Fifth Third Dining Hall during any dining period.

Cost: $540

Contact

For Commuter Meal Plans contact AVI Foodsystems, 513-244-4633

Places to Eat

Meal options are available in the Fifth Third Bank Hall, Starbucks and Market C. For more information, check out our dining page.

Bookstore Advance

See How to Use Your Financial Aid Advance to Purchase Your Textbooks Here

How do I request an eCampus bookstore advance?

eCampus bookstore advances are available to students who show a projected credit after all term charges are covered. Access your "My Account" page under the Finances section of myMount and select the "eCampus Bookstore Advance Requests Summary" link. You will receive an email notification regarding the status of your request within one business day. Plan early. Remember it can take up to one business day to process your request. Once approved, your advance should be available in your eCampus Bookstore account within a few hours.

How do I know how much to request?

Bookstore advances are only valid in the eCampus Bookstore. You can research book prices on the eCampus Online Bookstore website. After making your purchase, if you find that you need additional bookstore credit, you’ll have the option to make a second advance request the following day. Bookstore advances are automatically saved to your eCampus account.

What if I don’t use the full amount of my eCampus bookstore advance?

Unused advances will expire based on the follow scheduling:

Fall semester (S1): November 1
Spring semester (S2): April 1
Summer semester (S4): July 15

After the advance expires for the semester, it will be refunded to your Mount student account within two weeks. It’s important to budget your book charges as accurately as possible to avoid having excess funds sitting in your eCampus account for a good portion of the semester. There are no early refunds on unused bookstore advances.

I still have questions about eCampus bookstore advances. Who can I contact?

Please contact the Student Financial Services Office at (513) 244-4418 or financial.aid@msj.edu if you have questions about eCampus bookstore advances.

Net Price Calculator

We make it easy for you to determine the cost of a college education at the Mount. Use our handy calculator to estimate how much you will pay after factoring in financial aid.

Payment Options

At the Mount we offer alternatives to paying your tuition in full. Contact us at (513) 244-4418 or Bursar@msj.edu. You can also visit our Payments & Billing page here to learn more.

Contact the Office of Student Financial Services

The Office of Student Financial Services provides financial aid support to students at the Mount. If you have questions about applying for and receiving financial aid, contact us today.

Student Financial Services
Phone: (513) 244-4418
Email: financial.aid@msj.edu
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

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Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Tuition & Costs

Value of a Liberal Arts Education

Scholarship Opportunities

Personalized Attention

Tuition, Room Rates, & Meal Plans

2026-2027

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition

Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition

General Fee

Types of Aid

Net Price Calculator

2025-2026

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition

Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition

General Fee

2026-2027

Graduate Tuition

General Fee

Loans

Payment Options

2025-2026

Graduate Tuition

General Fee

West Section

East Section

Southeast Section

Center Section

Check out our array of dining options in the video here where we feature a week's worth of meals!

2026-2027 Residential Meal Plans

2025-2026 Residential Meal Plans

Meal Plan Requirements

Commuter Meal Plans

Contact

Places to Eat

Bookstore Advance

How do I request an eCampus bookstore advance?

How do I know how much to request?

What if I don’t use the full amount of my eCampus bookstore advance?

I still have questions about eCampus bookstore advances. Who can I contact?

Net Price Calculator

Payment Options

Contact the Office of Student Financial Services

Office Hours

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Scholarships

Payments & Billing

Payments & Billing

Parent & Family Resources

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