Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedMount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing at a glance
- Nursing programs here admit roughly 59% of applicants.
- 2 nursing programs listed — BSN, MSN offered on campus.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
- Programs Offered
- 2
- Acceptance Rate
- ~59%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
Nursing Programs at Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing(2)
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Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Admissions at Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing
- •Acceptance/admission rate for the university overall, not specifically nursing, is approximately 59% (2024–25 cycle), based on IPEDS data and reflected on third-party sites such as CollegeTuitionCompare and EduRank.
- •No publicly available acceptance rate specific to the nursing program was found on official msj.edu pages. The overall university rate may not reflect nursing admissions.
- •Minimum cumulative GPA for traditional BSN applicants (freshmen) must be 3.0 or higher (high school GPA), with C or higher in high school chemistry, algebra I & II, and a rigorous college-prep course load recommended. ACT ≥21 or SAT ≥1070 is recommended.
- •Clinical admission point (sophomore year) requires completion of 28 credit hours, a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.8, and a “C” or higher in all Category I/prerequisite courses (e.g., Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology), with at least one “B” in the didactic portion of the science courses. The program admits at least 48 students each year (40 reserved for first-time freshmen; 8 for repeats/transfers).
Based on publicly available information. Source
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing
- •For Graduate Nursing (MSN and DNP) programs:
- •– Format is described as “blended online,” indicating a mix of online and some in-person components. Source: official FAQ brochure.
- •– MSN courses run in 10‑week formats, include two synchronous meetings, and practicum hours are noted as flexible with your personal schedule. Source: same.
- •For the MSN part‑time program (from a 2023 brochure):
- •– Can be completed fully online, offering remote study without in‑person attendance specified. Source: graduate‑program brochure.
- •– Program schedule spans six semesters, with summers off—suggesting a paced part‑time structure. Source: same.
- •For pre‑licensure BSN (undergraduate) programs, as available:
- •– No mention was found regarding online, hybrid, or on‑campus delivery flexibility, nor about evening/weekend classes or cohort start options. Details on asynchronous vs synchronous coursework are not addressed.
- •– Transfer credit/advanced-standing policies:
- •– MSJ accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions, typically for courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Clinical or practicum-type credits do not automatically transfer. Sourc
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Traditional BSN: high school GPA ≥ 3.0, C+ in chemistry/algebra, ACT ≥21/SAT ≥1070 (recommended).
No mention was found regarding online, hybrid, or on-campus delivery flexibility, nor about evening/weekend classes or cohort start options.
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Graduate MAGELIN entry: GPA ≥ 3.0 (overall/prerequisite), prerequisite list provided.
Graduate-level nursing (MSN & DNP) offers substantial flexibility: blended or fully online formats, short 10-week courses with synchronous sessions, flexible practicum scheduling.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.