Founded in 1920, Mount St. Joseph University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Cincinnati (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Mount St. Joseph University (MSJU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Mount St. Joseph University (MSJU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MSJU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.