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University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio 44601-3929

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Known for business

University of Mount Union is a private institution in Alliance with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1227, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,217 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,539.

Established
1846
Motto
Sit Lux
Mascot
MUcaw
Type
Private liberal arts
Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference and
Division
Division III

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80%Acceptance
1227SAT Avg
1,785Students
12:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$53,217Earnings 10yr
$22,539Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Mount Union Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1227

Reading & WritingMid: 525
560620
MathMid: 555
510670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2428

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1227

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,400
Room & Board$11,500
Books & Supplies$1,520
Total Cost of Attendance$46,890
Average Net Price$22,539
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,754
$30–48K$18,475
$48–75K$20,206
$75–110K$22,934
$110K+$25,238

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

20.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Negative
  • •71% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,785
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Black 8%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.9%
Freshman Retention70.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,919
10 Years$53,217

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Purple Raiders

Varsity teamsBasketballDivision iii

History & Fun Facts

  • •" Only three years after opening, in 1849, it was renamed as the Mount Union Seminary.
  • •The school would not be chartered under Ohio state law until June 9, 1856, after which it adopted the name Mount Union College.
  • •In approximately 1911, Scio College of Scio, Ohio, merged with Mount Union, moving faculty to the Mount Union campus and abandoning the Scio campus.
  • •Mount Union College was renamed University of Mount Union effective August 1, 2010.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland52 mi
PIT Pittsburgh54 mi
CMH Columbus113 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
New York, NY372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Hartford, CT442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Providence, RI507 mi · ~14h 39m drive
Albany, NY398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Syracuse, NY295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Rochester, NY238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY179 mi · ~5h 10m drive
Philadelphia, PA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Pittsburgh, PA67 mi · ~1h 56m drive
Harrisburg, PA226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Newark, NJ363 mi · ~10h 29m drive
Washington, DC256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Baltimore, MD263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Atlanta, GA526 mi · ~15h 12m drive
Charlotte, NC393 mi · ~11h 21m drive
Raleigh, NC379 mi · ~10h 57m drive
Miami, FL1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Orlando, FL855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
Tampa, FL898 mi · ~25h 57m drive
Nashville, TN448 mi · ~12h 57m drive
New Orleans, LA908 mi · ~26h 14m drive
Richmond, VA304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Chicago, IL344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Detroit, MI140 mi · ~4h 3m drive
Minneapolis, MN675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
St. Louis, MO507 mi · ~14h 39m drive
Kansas City, MO723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Indianapolis, IN277 mi · ~8h drive
Columbus, OH119 mi · ~3h 26m drive
Cleveland, OH51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Milwaukee, WI379 mi · ~10h 57m drive
Dallas, TX1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive
Houston, TX1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
Austin, TX1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive
San Antonio, TX1258 mi · ~36h 21m drive
Los Angeles, CA2074 mi · ~59h 55m drive
San Francisco, CA2197 mi · ~63h 28m drive
San Diego, CA2057 mi · ~59h 25m drive
Seattle, WA2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive
Portland, OR2094 mi · ~60h 30m drive
Denver, CO1257 mi · ~36h 19m drive
Phoenix, AZ1770 mi · ~51h 8m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive
Honolulu, HI4592 mi · ~132h 39m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Cleveland (CLE)52 miles
Rental car
78 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
104 min$62-104
Pittsburgh (PIT)54 miles
Rental car
81 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
108 min$65-108

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