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University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH·Private nonprofit·1,785 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

80%
Accept
1,785
Students
$22,539
Net Price
65%
Grad Rate
$48,600
Earnings
10 yr
$20,500
Debt

About This School

University of Mount Union is a private nonprofit institution located in Alliance, Ohio with approximately 1,785 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Mount Union has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,539 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $48,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 65% graduation rate and 71% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth probing before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a reasonable $20,500, and the net price of $22,539/year is manageable for a private school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask the school directly what support systems exist to help students persist to graduation.

Founded
1846
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing16%
Health Professions12%
Engineering9%
Education9%
Biological Sciences8%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%
Communications3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

William McKinleyCarrie CoonPhilander C. Knox

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1227
Reading 75th %ile620
Math 75th %ile670

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$35,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,400
Avg Net Price
$22,539
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$20,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
65%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
71%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$20,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$20,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White81%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,785 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Mount Union

1972 Clark Ave.

Alliance, OH 44601-3929

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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