Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing

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Admissions

Admissions at Mount St. Joseph University – Department of Nursing

Programs here admit roughly 59% of applicants. Moderately Competitive.

• 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

Format

Schedule and format 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

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