University of Mount Union Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Alliance, OH · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 460–620 reading and writing, 450–620 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $22,835 a year (2022–23)
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University of Mount Union GPA requirements

University of Mount Union requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Mount Union hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Mount Union acceptance rate

University of Mount Union admitted 2,877 of 3,679 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Mount Union is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Alliance, Ohio, with 2,207 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Mount Union in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing460540620
SAT Math450540620
ACT Composite182125
ACT English152023
ACT Math172125
16% submitted SAT scores and 55% submitted ACT scores, as University of Mount Union reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1088 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Mount Union looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Mount Union's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Mount Union awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,835 a year at University of Mount Union in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is the University of Mount Union?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Mount Union admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Mount Union?

A lot: University of Mount Union requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at the University of Mount Union with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Mount Union admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Mount Union?

University of Mount Union requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are the University of Mount Union's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Mount Union's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–620 in reading and writing and 450–620 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the University of Mount Union's acceptance rate?

University of Mount Union's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,877 of 3,679 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is the University of Mount Union test optional?

Check University of Mount Union's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Mount Union was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 55% sent ACT scores.

What do students pay at the University of Mount Union after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,835 a year at University of Mount Union in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Mount Union give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Mount Union awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at the University of Mount Union if a parent went there?

No. University of Mount Union doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check the University of Mount Union's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Mount UnionU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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