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How strong are the academics at Mount St. Joseph University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Mount St. Joseph has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
195
10-19
126
20-29
112
30-39
36
40-49
19
50-99
16
100+
46

Honors Programs

Mount St. Joseph University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Mount St. Joseph's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Mount St. Joseph University:

76%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Mount St. Joseph University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Special Education and Teaching, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Health and Wellness, General
8.6
13.88
19.16
24.44
29.72
35

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Neuroscience 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 12
  • Marketing, Other 11
  • Accounting 9
  • Finance, General 1
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 4
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 26
  • Education, General 6
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 1
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
  • Creative Writing 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 14
  • Health and Wellness, General 13
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 2
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
  • Legal Studies 1
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
  • Financial Mathematics 0
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 6
  • Behavioral Sciences 2
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Chemistry, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 7
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 5
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 9
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 2

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