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University of Mount Union

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,692
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Alliance, Ohio, University of Mount Union is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that University of Mount Union is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Mount Union is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, University of Mount Union emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at University of Mount Union suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,400

Cost of attendance at University of Mount Union in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,400

Cost of attendance at University of Mount Union in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Mount Union received on average $21,440 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,440
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 208 38% $4,538 $943,815
Other Federal Grant 211 38% $4,527 $955,107
State Grant/Scholarships 129 23% $3,166 $408,419
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 549 100% $18,956 $10,406,886
Total Grant & Scholarships 549 100% $21,440 $11,770,412

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Mount Union students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Mount Union students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.0%.

68.2%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 46.5% 20 students
  • white 70.8% 316 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 61.5% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Mount Union provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Mount Union offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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