Admissions

Tuition & Affordability

The Value of a Mount Saint Joseph Education

Mount Saint Joseph is more than a school. When you commit to an education rooted in Xaverian values, you are investing in more than a college-preparatory academic program. You are investing in your son’s future. Here, he will build character and have ingrained in him values such as humility, simplicity, compassion, trust, and zeal. Here, he will create enduring personal relationships with his Mount brothers and the teachers who will support him throughout high school and beyond. He will grow as a student and as a world citizen, as The Mount prepares him to be a change-making member of his community. And, when he graduates, he will join a network of more than 16,000 living alumni who will serve as resources, professional connections, and brothers for life.

Michelle Faltz, Mother of Alphonso '22

As a parent, you can’t put a price tag on a good education and strong foundations. I am so thankful that he chose this school.

Tuition 2024-2025

Regular Program Tuition $19,495
Special Programs  
     Academic Support Program Fee +$2,100
     DePaul Program Fee +$8,800


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  • Additional Fees

    $400Registration fee (applies to only incoming freshmen/transfers)
    $400Technology fee (applies to all grades)
    $100Book fee (applies to all grades)
    $25Retreat fee for all freshmen
    $75Retreat fee for all sophomores
    $250Retreat fee for all juniors
    $250Retreat fee for seniors (optional)
    $425Graduation fee for all seniors

Tuition Assistance

Mount Saint Joseph is committed to providing financial aid and academic/merit scholarships to qualified families so that hardworking and dedicated students can benefit from our Xaverian education. Mount Saint Joseph also has the expectation that our families take on the remaining financial responsibility not provided through our tuition assistance and scholarship programs.

Thanks to the generous support of so many members of our community, we are able to ensure a Mount education remains affordable for all deserving students.

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  • Academic & Merit Scholarships

    Mount Saint Joseph is pleased to award more than 20% of our students with academic or merit scholarships. Academic and merit scholarships are awarded annually to incoming freshmen based on academic promise and the results of the entrance exam. No application is necessary. Preference will be given to those students who select Mount Saint Joseph as their first choice.

    • Academic Scholarships – Students scoring in the top 10% -15% on the HSPT with exceptional grades throughout middle school are considered for the following academic awards:
      • Br. Dominic Academic Scholarship
      • Br. Isidore Academic Scholarship
      • Br. Joseph Sullivan Academic Scholarship
    • Br. Placidus Merit Scholarship – Students with solid grades throughout middle school, above-average scores on the HSPT, and involvement in extracurricular activities (art, music, community service, and/or athletics) are eligible for consideration. In addition to these qualifications, we also require:
      • Music – auditions
      • Art – submit a portfolio of work
      • Community service and/or athletics – a letter of recommendation from someone within the organization
    • Speech & Debate Scholarships – The speech competition is typically held in January.
    • Walking Softer Sustainability Scholarship – Open to qualified students who have expressed an interest in environmental education and sustainability.

  • Financial Aid

    Mount Saint Joseph is happy to provide more than 50% of students with financial aid, but please know that the process for both admission and financial aid is competitive for families who have demonstrated need. To determine the level of assistance for which a family qualifies, a separate application must be submitted each year through FACTS.

  • Tuition Payment Plans

    MSJ offers four different payment plan options:
    • Payment in full
    • Quarterly
    • Semi-annually
    • 10-month
    Payment plans are set up in May. If you have questions about these plans, please contact our Business Office at 410-900-1216.

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  • $22 MIL

    Earned In College Scholarships for the Class of 2024

  • 95%

    OF STUDENTS SCORED 3 OR HIGHER ON AN AP EXAM IN 2024

  • 92

    Total AP Scholars in 2024

Priceless Connections

When you invest in a Mount Saint Joseph education, you gain access to an invaluable network of successful alumni who are passionate about helping the next generations of Gael grads get a leg up in their future professions. Our Brothers for Life Network was created to aid in college and career mentorship between young alumni and alumni who are already established in their professions. We host networking events throughout the year, and many of our alumni also return to campus as guest speakers.

External Scholarships

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  • GB Charities Scholarships

    GBC chooses motivated students to receive tuition support of their elementary and secondary education. All GBC scholarship recipients and their parents enter into a binding contract: One requirement is a strong family support system. Each child is supported by a GBC member, who monitors the child’s grades, attendance, effort, and conduct. GBC also encourages the child’s participation in extracurricular activities, such as Scouts, sports, and the arts. For more information and to apply online, visit https://www.gbcharities.org/current-scholarships.

  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program

    The Foundation’s Young Scholars Program is designed to nurture exceptional students who have demonstrated, through academic excellence and extracurricular activities, that they have the potential to excel. Students apply for the program in 7th grade, enter the program in 8th grade, and continue through high school. Applications are typically due in mid-April. For more information and to apply online, visit www.jkcf.org.

  • Daniel Rudd Scholarship Fund

    The Daniel Rudd Scholarship Fund is administered by the Office and Board of African American Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The scholarship, named after the founder of the National Black Catholic Congress, is open to low-income Catholic students, currently residing in the metropolitan area of Baltimore and enrolled in a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. For more information, call 410-625-8472 or email AACM@archbalt.org.

  • The Knott Scholarship Funds

    The Knott Scholarship Funds have been providing merit based, full-tuition scholarships for academically talented Catholic elementary and secondary school students for 41 years. Awarded in the 4th grade for grades 5 through 8, or 8th grade for grades 9 through 12, scholarships are awarded to Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who wish to attend a Catholic school. Applications are available beginning in January and are due in March for awards for the following year. For more information, please visit www.knottscholar.org.
     
    Knott College Scholarships are also available for the three Catholic universities in Maryland. Please visit www.knottscholar.org for more information.

  • Knights of Columbus Scholarships

    The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several high school scholarships for its members and for Catholic students in general. The application period begins November 1st, and all applications must be received by the scholarship committee no later than March 1st. For more information or for applications, visit the Knights of Columbus website.

  • Colleen and Erin Marlatt Scholarship

    This scholarship, awarded through The Colleen and Erin Marlatt Scholarship Fund, is intended to recognize the significant sacrifices made by teachers and administrators who have accepted God’s call to the ministry of Catholic education.  To be eligible to apply, a student must be a dependent of a full-time teacher or administrator with three or more years in a Catholic elementary or high school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The student must be entering as a freshman in a Catholic high school. Visit https://www.colleenanderin.org/ to apply or get more information.

  • Gary Lee Ryon Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Sponsored by the Gary Lee Ryon Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., scholarships are awarded to 8th grade students accepted into a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore or Washington.  For more information, please email Betty Ryon at eryon0037@aol.com. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 1st of the applicant’s 8th grade year.

  • Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation, Inc.

    Established to provide scholarships to students attending Catholic schools at all levels and grants to Catholic institutions and organizations helping those who require temporary financial assistance to support themselves and their families. Applications are open from April 1 to April 30 each year. Visit the Truschel Charitable Foundation website for more information.

Meet the Admissions Team

MARC HOFFMAN '97
Director of Admissions

mhoffman@msjnet.edu
Office: 410-646-6218
Fax: 410-646-6219
AMBER BORKOSKI
Associate Director of Admissions

aborkoski@msjnet.edu
Office: 410-900-1217
Fax: 410-646-6219
SHELTON ELEY JR.
Associate Director of Admissions - Events

seley@msjnet.edu
Office: 410-900-1219
Fax: 410-646-6219

Mount Saint Joseph High School

4403 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: 410-644-3300
Fax: 410-646-6220
Mount Saint Joseph is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young men sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.