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Admission

Established at Chestnut Hill in 1858, Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls located outside of Philadelphia with a mission of empowering young women to realize their fullest potential.
The Mount welcomes applications or inquiries from students who are lifelong learners seeking a challenging, in-depth, dynamic education. You can learn more about our admission process by contacting our our Admission team.
Explore our Publication and Video Library to learn more about the admission process, see what sets a Mount education apart, and read about our students.

 
Visiting is one of the best ways to determine if the Mount is right for you. Families can learn more at any of our admissions events and are invited to join us at Open House.
Be sure to schedule an opportunity to visit the Mount, including personal tours, school-day visits, and more. We can't wait to see you!
We're now accepting applications for the class of 2029! 
 
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Admissions Calendar

Scholarship/Entrance Exam
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Scholarship/Entrance Exam
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Alumnae Mother/Daughter Paint Night

WHAT MAKES THE MOUNT DISTINCT?

16

Average # of students in a class

10:1

student to teacher ratio

83%

% of faculty with advanced degrees

28

# of Honors courses offered

22

# of AP courses offered

77%

% of students scored 3+ on AP exams

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is dual-accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and the Middle States Association and was previously named a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.

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