Mount St. Joseph University

If you want to apply to Mount, the fee for the application is $25.

Mount Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Mount's admissions stats.

Mount 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	57%
Waitlist	No

Mount St. Joseph University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mount St. Joseph University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Mount?

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Mount does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mount St. Joseph University Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Mount?

Getting into Mount is not difficult. Mount evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Mount accepted 63% of students, about 1,578 from the 2,495 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Mount, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Mount St. Joseph University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Mount

Mount has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Mount Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Mount

Wondering what factors are considered by Mount during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Mount for more information on admission factors.

Mount 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Mount, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Mount's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		3
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mount?

Students admitted to Mount have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mount looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Mount does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Mount's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 57% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Mount?

What is a Good ACT Score for Mount?

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Mount St. Joseph University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Mount. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Mount during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Mount Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mount?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mount.

Does Mount accept transfer credits?

✅ Mount accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mount accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Mount accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mount accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mount?

✅ Mount is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Mount's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Mount is 63%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mount?

❌ Mount does not offer early decision.

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