Mount St. Joseph University's published cost of attendance is $46,719.
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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 |
Mount St. Joseph University's published cost of attendance is $46,719. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,689, families in the lower-middle band pay around $12,602, middle-income families pay about $13,817, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $18,092, and higher-income families pay roughly $21,682. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #678 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 52.5 percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mount St. Joseph's need-based aid structure works to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the spread across income bands reflects the institution's financial-aid capacity relative to peer private institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated need, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,827, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,644; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,602, median federal debt of $26,827 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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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.
