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University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio 44601-3929

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Tight-knitCollege town

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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114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1227

Reading & WritingMid: 525
560620
MathMid: 555
510670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2428

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1227

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,539

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (62)

Student Life

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
8 Years$53,316
10 Years$53,217

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,400
Men
$55,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#24

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Varsity Sports — Purple Raiders

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K
51 mi(88 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
67 mi(116 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
119 mi(206 min)

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