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University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Town · 1,995 students
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$23,280
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$53,217
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
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
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,600
Housing & food (on campus)$12,720
Books & supplies$1,564
Cost of attendance$53,846
Average net price$23,280
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,600
Housing & food (on campus)$12,720
Books & supplies$1,564
Cost of attendance$53,846
Average net price$23,280
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.mountunion.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
University of Mount Union’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$37,300
Fees$500
Housing$13,490
Books & supplies$286
Personal expenses$1,560
Transportation$710
Total of the above$53,846
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,786
$30–48k
$19,428
$48–75k
$17,741
$75–110k
$23,474
$110k+
$26,495
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
50%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 27% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,919
10 yrs after entry$53,217
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$28.3k
90th percentile$33,585
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1088
R 460–620 · M 450–620
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–25 · E 15–23 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 910–1240
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$74,635
Independent
2%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
5%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,919
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$179M
Full-time faculty
99%
Faculty salary
$7,830/mo
Teaching spend
$11,301
per student
Federal loans
76%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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