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University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Town · 1,995 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Mount Union, located in Alliance, Ohio, is a private institution renowned for its strong pre-professional preparation, highlighted by standout programs in nursing, physician assistant studies, ABET-accredited engineering, and business. Undergraduates benefit from unique experiential learning assets, such as state-of-the-art health simulation labs and the 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center for hands-on field research. Campus culture is tight-knit and exceptionally spirited, heavily shaped by an extraordinary NCAA Division III athletic legacy—including a powerhouse football program with multiple national championships—alongside an active Greek life and strong community service traditions.


Wikipedia:The University of Mount Union is a private liberal arts university in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1846, the university was affiliated with the Methodist Church until 2019. It had an enrollment of 2,100 students as of 2023.

Location
Alliance, OH, 44601-3929 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
52 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$49,276
Avg net price
$23,280
Room & board
$12,720
Tuition
$36,600
Books & supplies
$1,564/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,786
$30–48k
$19,428
$48–75k
$17,741
$75–110k
$23,474
$110k+
$26,495
Admissions
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1088
Reading 460620
Math 450620
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1825
English 1523
Math 1725
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Mount Union accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
4-yr on-time completion
50%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
65%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,919
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,217
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$28,290
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,585
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$74,635
Independent students
2%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
5%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,919
10 years after entry
$53,217
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness63
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing49
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods38
Biology, General27
Finance and Financial Management Services26
Marketing26
Business Administration, Management and Operations20
Psychology, General18
Criminal Justice and Corrections17
Accounting and Related Services17
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics14
Civil Engineering13
Mechanical Engineering13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities10
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Institutional
Endowment
$179M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$7,830/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,301
Federal loan rate
76%

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