Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Mount Saint Joseph University is 54.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.61%. 1,186 men and 941 women applied to Mount Saint Joseph and 672 men and 484 women students were accepted.
Among them, 150 men and 146 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mount Saint Joseph.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,127 | 1,186 | 941 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,156 | 672 | 484 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 296 | 150 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.35% | 56.66% | 51.43% | - | - |
| Yield | 25.61% | 22.32% | 30.17% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 16 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 91 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Mount Saint Joseph.
The median SAT score is 1,140 with 570 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 593 and 25th percentile is 538 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Mount Saint Joseph. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Mount Saint Joseph University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1068 | 1140 | 1233 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 570 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 538 | 570 | 593 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Mount Saint Joseph. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mount Saint Joseph University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Mount Saint Joseph University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Mount Saint Joseph.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.msj.edu/admission/index.html |
| Online Application | https://www.msj.edu/apply/index.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |