University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union is a private, religous school located in the small town setting of Alliance, OH, less than an hour from Cleveland (70 miles), Pittsburgh (80 miles).

Founded in 1846, University of Mount Union currently enrolls around 2,178 students a year, including 1,958 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $139,717,000. The school spends $9,273 for each full-time student enrolled.

Admissions Facts About University of Mount Union

Acceptance rate: 81%

Average GPA: 3.46

Mean ACT score: 23

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

What is University of Mount Union's acceptance rate?

University of Mount Union is a moderately difficult school to get accepted to. Around 81 percent of all applicants to University of Mount Union are accepted each year.

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.46 out of 4.0. The mean ACT scores is 23.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is University of Mount Union a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

About 76 percent of students who start at University of Mount Union return the next year. Out of the 635 students who started at University of Mount Union as first-time freshman, 368 graduate within four years.

Around 66 percent of students who started at University of Mount Union earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $36,524 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of Mount Union sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is University of Mount Union a good school for YOU?

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