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Mount St. Joseph University: Mount Saint Joseph
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Catholic college

Mount St. Joseph University

  • LocationCincinnati, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,083 students
  • SponsorSisters of Charity of Cincinnati
Official website

Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic academic community in Cincinnati, Ohio, grounded in the vision of its founders, the Sisters of Charity. The Center for Mission & Belonging publishes Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 7:00 PM in Mater Dei Chapel, two in-person retreats a year, and justice and service trips. The core curriculum requires one religious studies course and one philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Tuesday, Thursday12:15 PMMater Dei Chapel · When classes are in session; the page says Mass is 'usually offered' (fall 2026 page).
  • Sunday7:00 PMMater Dei Chapel · During the school year; fall 2026 schedule. No Mass on Sept. 6, Oct. 11, or Nov. 29 (breaks).
  • Sunday10:00 AMThe Mount (Mater Dei Chapel) · Oct. 25, 2026 only: Homecoming Weekend Mass with the Blessing of the Organ.
  • Tuesday12:00 PMMater Dei Chapel · Dec. 8, 2026 only: Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is usually offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel when classes are in session.”
    Weekday Mass is usually offered Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel during the semester.
    “Fall Semester Sunday Mass and Holy Day Schedule:”
    The fall semester Sunday Mass schedule (7:00 pm Sundays with listed exceptions) is published on the Mass Schedule page.
    “Fall Semester Sunday Mass and Holy Day Schedule:”
    The fall semester Sunday Mass schedule (7:00 pm Sundays with listed exceptions) is published on the Mass Schedule page.
  2. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. during the school year in the Mater Dei Chapel”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 7 p.m. during the school year in Mater Dei Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount St. Joseph University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miMater Dei Chapel: 0.1 mi1Sisters of Charity Motherhouse: 0.3 mi2Our Lady of Victory Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Simon the Apostle Church: 1.7 mi4Saint Antoninus Catholic Church: 2.0 mi5Saint Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church: 2.1 mi6Center for Mission & Belonging (Campus Ministry): 0.1 miMount St. Joseph University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Mater Dei Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. Sisters of Charity Motherhouse — 0.3 mi
  3. Our Lady of Victory Church — 0.9 mi
  4. Saint Simon the Apostle Church — 1.7 mi · 825 Pontius Road
  5. Saint Antoninus Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
  6. Saint Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

48 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 PM when classes are in session (2 weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is usually offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel when classes are in session.”
      Weekday Mass is usually offered Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel during the semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM in the fall 2026 schedule; no Saturday vigil listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall Semester Sunday Mass and Holy Day Schedule:”
      The fall semester Sunday Mass schedule (7:00 pm Sundays with listed exceptions) is published on the Mass Schedule page.
    2. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. during the school year in the Mater Dei Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 7 p.m. during the school year in Mater Dei Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Fr. John is referenced by first name only and is not presented as a chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When Fr. John is unavailable for weekday Masses, a prayer service is led by a faculty or staff member.”
      A priest named Fr. John celebrates weekday Masses on campus; no chaplain title is given.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Facilities on Campus | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/about/facilities/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It offers a peaceful atmosphere perfect for ecumenical services and personal reflection.”
      The Mater Dei Chapel is described as available for personal reflection on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

48 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Religious Studies (CR) is the one required theology category. The Ethics category (ETH:REL or ETH:PHI) is not counted as theology. Source is the 2025-26 catalog, the newest edition readable.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements (Baccalaureate) | Mount St. Joseph University Registrarregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/core-curriculum/baccalaureate-degree.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies (3 credit hours)”
      Religious Studies (3 credits, code CR) is a required humanities core course for baccalaureate students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The CR list includes REL 107 Intro to Catholic Christianity; also generic options such as REL 101 Introduction to Religion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Mount St. Joseph Universityregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/UndgCatalog2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REL 107 Intro to Catholic Christianity (3) CR”
      REL 107 Intro to Catholic Christianity (3 credits, code CR) is an option within the religious studies core category.
      “REL 101 Introduction to Religion (3) CR”
      REL 101 Introduction to Religion (3 credits, code CR) is also an option within the religious studies core category.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (One required philosophy course (CP). Ethics is not counted as philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements (Baccalaureate) | Mount St. Joseph University Registrarregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/core-curriculum/baccalaureate-degree.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy (3 credit hours)”
      Philosophy (3 credits, code CP) is a required humanities core course for baccalaureate students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Offered as a Liberal Arts BA with a Religious Studies concentration (42 hours) and as a Religious Studies minor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Mount St. Joseph Universityregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/UndgCatalog2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Religious Studies”
      A Liberal Arts BA with a Religious Studies concentration (42 hours) is offered, along with a minor in Religious Studies.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

66 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 professional staff listed on the campus ministry page (Michelle Arnold, Maria Ditullio). Fr. John is not on the staff list. The Chief Inclusion & Belonging Officer is excluded as non-ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Michelle Arnold, Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging”
      Michelle Arnold is listed as Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging on the campus ministry contact list.
      “Maria Ditullio, Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging Scholars”
      Maria Ditullio is listed as Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging Scholars on the campus ministry contact list.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Two in-person retreats per year: Rise (fall) and Metanoia (spring). The Mission Ambassador page says retreats are offered every semester; the retreats page was used as the more specific source.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mount offers two in-person retreats per year, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.”
      Two in-person student retreats are offered each year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One identified Catholic faith-formation group (Rosary Group).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Group: Student-led in the Interfaith Chapel”
      A student-led Rosary Group meets in the Interfaith Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of Mission Integration (Mission Ambassador page) and the Center for Mission & Belonging.)
    Sources (2)
    1. MSJ Mission Ambassador Program | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/mission-ambassadors/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mission Ambassador Award provides opportunities for students to serve as Mission Ambassadors through the Office of Mission Integration.”
      The Office of Mission Integration oversees the Mission Ambassador program.
    2. Mission & Ministry | Mount St. Joseph University Catalog (2026-2027 Student Handbook)msj-studenthandbook.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mount’s Center for Mission & Belonging, located in the Seton Center, includes ministry and service opportunities for students to explore, express and enhance their faith and spirituality”
      The Center for Mission & Belonging, located in the Seton Center, runs the Catholic and interfaith ministry programs.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Service Learning & Civic Engagement Office.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Vision, Values | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/about/mission-vision-values/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Service Learning & Civic Engagement Office at Mount St. Joseph University provides a comprehensive array of engaged experiences”
      A Service Learning & Civic Engagement Office provides service and civic engagement programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Experiential learning (0-3 credits) can be fulfilled by service learning or other options; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Mount St. Joseph Universityregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/UndgCatalog2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching - Describe fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The Ethics learning outcomes of the core (Common Good Thread) include Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Part of the required core (The Ethics learning outcomes of the required Common Good Thread include 'Describe fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching' (2025-26 catalog).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Mount St. Joseph Universityregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/UndgCatalog2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching - Describe fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The Ethics learning outcomes of the core (Common Good Thread) include Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (One pro-life student group (Lions for Life).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lions for Life: Student organization that focuses on full-spectrum of life issues”
      Lions for Life is a student organization focused on life issues.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (New Orleans Mission Service Trip, alternative break trips, and Hunger & Homelessness Awareness activities.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Alternative Break Service Trips | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/new-orleans-mission-service-trip/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Since Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005, the Mount has been taking a group of students down to New Orleans to help with hurricane relief.”
      The Office of Campus Ministry runs a New Orleans hurricane relief service trip for students.
    2. Hunger & Homelessness Awareness | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/hunger-homelessness-awareness/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “City of Cincinnati Poverty Simulation facilitated by the Ozanam Center for Service Learning”
      Campus ministry runs a poverty simulation as part of its hunger and homelessness awareness activities.
      “Shantytown (overnight homelessness solidarity and awareness event)”
      Campus ministry holds an overnight homelessness solidarity event called Shantytown.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service trips are run by the Office of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Alternative Break Service Trips | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/new-orleans-mission-service-trip/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Since Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005, the Mount has been taking a group of students down to New Orleans to help with hurricane relief.”
      The Office of Campus Ministry runs a New Orleans hurricane relief service trip for students.
      “The Office of Campus Ministry offers a few opportunities for students to spend their school breaks engaging in meaningful and transformative experiences through doing an alternative break trip.”
      The Office of Campus Ministry offers alternative break service trips.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is published for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 PM and Sundays at 7:00 PM in Mater Dei Chapel during the school year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is usually offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel when classes are in session.”
      Weekday Mass is usually offered Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel during the semester.
    2. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. during the school year in the Mater Dei Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 7 p.m. during the school year in Mater Dei Chapel.
  • Two in-person student retreats are offered each year, and campus ministry runs alternative break service trips and poverty awareness activities.
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Mount offers two in-person retreats per year, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.”
      Two in-person student retreats are offered each year.
    2. Alternative Break Service Trips | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/new-orleans-mission-service-trip/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Since Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005, the Mount has been taking a group of students down to New Orleans to help with hurricane relief.”
      The Office of Campus Ministry runs a New Orleans hurricane relief service trip for students.
    3. Hunger & Homelessness Awareness | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/hunger-homelessness-awareness/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “City of Cincinnati Poverty Simulation facilitated by the Ozanam Center for Service Learning”
      Campus ministry runs a poverty simulation as part of its hunger and homelessness awareness activities.
  • The religious studies core category includes an explicitly Catholic course, REL 107 Intro to Catholic Christianity.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Mount St. Joseph Universityregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/UndgCatalog2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REL 107 Intro to Catholic Christianity (3) CR”
      REL 107 Intro to Catholic Christianity (3 credits, code CR) is an option within the religious studies core category.
  • The Ethics learning outcomes of the required core include Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Mount St. Joseph Universityregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/UndgCatalog2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Social Teaching - Describe fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The Ethics learning outcomes of the core (Common Good Thread) include Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The published worship schedule lists Mass only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall Semester Sunday Mass and Holy Day Schedule:”
      The fall semester Sunday Mass schedule (7:00 pm Sundays with listed exceptions) is published on the Mass Schedule page.
  • The core requires one religious studies course and one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements (Baccalaureate) | Mount St. Joseph University Registrarregistrar.msj.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/core-curriculum/baccalaureate-degree.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies (3 credit hours)”
      Religious Studies (3 credits, code CR) is a required humanities core course for baccalaureate students.
      “Philosophy (3 credit hours)”
      Philosophy (3 credits, code CP) is a required humanities core course for baccalaureate students.
  • One weekend Mass on campus is published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. during the school year in the Mater Dei Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 7 p.m. during the school year in Mater Dei Chapel.
  • The priest serving weekday Mass is referred to only as Fr.
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship-services/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When Fr. John is unavailable for weekday Masses, a prayer service is led by a faculty or staff member.”
      A priest named Fr. John celebrates weekday Masses on campus; no chaplain title is given.
    2. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Michelle Arnold, Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging”
      Michelle Arnold is listed as Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging on the campus ministry contact list.
      “Maria Ditullio, Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging Scholars”
      Maria Ditullio is listed as Assistant Director of Mission & Belonging Scholars on the campus ministry contact list.

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Campus ministry home

Center for Mission & Belonging (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Mater Dei Chapel, Interfaith Chapel

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Source: msj-studenthandbook.catalog.prod.coursedog.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, msj.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Rise RetreatOff campus
    Fall semester
    Start-of-year retreat at Camp Kern, Oregonia, OH.
    msj.edu
  • Metanoia RetreatOff campus
    Spring semester
    Retreat on personal transformation at the Transfiguration Spirituality Center, Glendale, OH.
    msj.edu

Service 3

  • New Orleans Mission Service TripOff campus
    School break (alternative break trip)
    Student trip to New Orleans for hurricane relief work with the St. Bernard Project, hosted by House of Charity.
    msj.edu, msj.edu
  • Alternative Spring Break Trip
    Spring break
    Alternative break service trip offered by the Office of Campus Ministry.
    msj.edu
  • Hunger & Homelessness Awareness activities
    Activities include a City of Cincinnati poverty simulation, the overnight Shantytown event, and a hygiene drive for a local shelter.
    msj.edu, msj.edu

Faith formation 4

  • Rosary GroupOn campus
    Student-led rosary group in the Interfaith Chapel.
    msj.edu
  • Faith and Food
    Student-led faith-sharing over meals.
    msj.edu
  • Bible Study
    Small faith group that studies and explores the Bible.
    msj.edu
  • Mission Ambassador Program
    Student community that supports leadership, service, and retreat participation through the Office of Mission Integration.
    msj.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Lions for Life
    Student organization focused on the full spectrum of life issues.
    msj.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Advent and Lent prayer opportunities
    Advent and Lent
    Opportunities for prayer and meditation during Advent and Lent.
    msj.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. during the school year in the Mater Dei Chapel”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 7 p.m. during the school year in Mater Dei Chapel.
  2. Mission & Ministry | Mount St. Joseph University Catalog (2026-2027 Student Handbook)msj-studenthandbook.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/student-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Mount’s Center for Mission & Belonging, located in the Seton Center, includes ministry and service opportunities for students to explore, express and enhance their faith and spirituality”
    The Center for Mission & Belonging, located in the Seton Center, runs the Catholic and interfaith ministry programs.
    “The Mount’s Center for Mission & Belonging, located in the Seton Center, includes ministry and service opportunities for students to explore, express and enhance their faith and spirituality”
    The Center for Mission & Belonging, located in the Seton Center, runs the Catholic and interfaith ministry programs.
  3. Frequently Asked Questions | Residence Life, Mount St. Joseph Universitymsj.edu/student-life/residence-life/frequently-asked-questions/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670”
    The university address is 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
64 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.56%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,183 · ACT 24
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,290

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,446
Total students2,083
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,530
Cost of attendance (per year)$46,719
Median federal debt at graduation$26,827
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
56%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,509
Admission rate59%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1183
SAT reading & writing470–580
SAT math460–560
ACT composite20–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 50 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicaoc.org, catholicaoc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Mount St. Joseph University a Catholic college?
Yes. Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Its sponsor is Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.
What is Mount St. Joseph University’s Compass Score?
62 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Mount St. Joseph University?
Mass is listed at Mater Dei Chapel and The Mount (Mater Dei Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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