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University of Mount Union
University of Mount Union says yes to 78.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $53,217 median earnings.
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University of Mount Union anchors the college town of Alliance, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $85,186 four years out. 27.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,995 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1290 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Mount Union's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Mount Union received 3,322 applications and admitted 2,661 (80.1%), with 536 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1070–1290 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Mount Union's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 520 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Mount Union compares
| University of Mount Union | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.2% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,600 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,217 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Mount Union: $53,217 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $36,600 regardless of where you're from. At University of Mount Union, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,995 — University of Mount Union is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a University of Mount Union tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Mount Union
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,186 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,963 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $80,777 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,429 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $76,675 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,305 |
| Marketing | $66,830 |
| Biology, General | $61,213 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,728 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,751 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,378 |
| Psychology, General | $51,316 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,001 |
Median earnings for these 13 University of Mount Union programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,217 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 49 additional University of Mount Union programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Mount Union?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Mount Union's acceptance rate?
80.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,661 admitted from 3,322 applicants.
How much does University of Mount Union cost?
At University of Mount Union, published tuition is $36,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Mount Union's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Mount Union graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,217 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Mount Carmel College of Nursing — 84.3% admitted
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University — 84.2% admitted
- Muskingum University — 81.8% admitted
- Miami University-Oxford — 75.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.