Published cost of attendance is $46,719. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,689, middle-income families pay around $13,817, higher-income families pay approximately $21,682.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,719 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,150 |
| Room and Board | $11,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,189 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,530 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,689 |
| $30–48k | $12,602 |
| $48–75k | $13,817 |
| $75–110k | $18,092 |
| $110k+ | $21,682 |
Published cost of attendance is $46,719. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,689, middle-income families pay around $13,817, higher-income families pay approximately $21,682. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #678 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 52.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,827; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,644. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,602, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mount St. Joseph University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,602, placing Mount St. Joseph University in the 51.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,326 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mount St. Joseph University in the 67.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #641 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 56.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Mount St. Joseph University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 36 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,664, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Kinesiology follow as substantial cohorts, with Kinesiology graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,004 and delivering 0.9× the national benchmark. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,257 with 0.9× benchmark performance, while Biology, General rounds out the top five with 14 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,945. This program-level strength in health professions and related fields drives the institution's overall earnings profile and positions graduates for stable, in-demand careers.
