University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union

Great Lakes Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
1,927 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Doctor's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards

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Exceptional is the rule at the University of Mount Union. This private university in Alliance, OH, grounded in the liberal arts tradition and offering hands-on, practical preparation, delivers a classic college experience – plus so much more.

Your Mount Union education begins with our high-quality academic program, featuring 59 majors plus minors and pre-professional programs. Supported by a world-class faculty – teacher-scholars who are passionate about their subjects and their students – you’ll forge an intellectual foundation for lifelong learning.

A Mount Union education prepares you for today's realities and tomorrow’s challenges by linking classroom instruction with practical application. Live what you learn – and build valuable career skills – through a full range of experiential learning opportunities, from campus leadership to community service and athletic endeavors to internships.

Our more than 18,000 alumni worldwide stand as proof that a Mount Union education is a worthwhile investment. In fact, among members of the 2014 graduating class, 99% of those self-reporting had started a degree-required career or were accepted to graduate school, all in an average of 38 days after graduation. It doesn’t get much more convincing than that!

And this is why motivated students – from all walks of life – choose to #BeExceptional at the University of Mount Union.

Neighborhood

Located in Alliance, Ohio, the University of Mount Union campus sits in a welcoming small-town setting with easy access to local dining and shopping along Main Street and nearby commercial areas. The walkable downtown district offers students coffee shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues within a short distance, creating a tight-knit community atmosphere. The surrounding neighborhood provides a safe, residential feel that balances small-town charm with convenient amenities for college life.
20
Car-Dependent
Walk Score
10
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
30
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 1 1070 - 1290  
ACT 6 24 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 3,322 56 % 43 % 101 %
Number admitted 2,661 53 % 46 % 1 %
Number enrolled 536 52 % 47 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Organizational Leadership
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Insurance
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Organizational Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming/Programmer
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Writing
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Japanese Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Physician Assistant
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Physical Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Science
International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Economics
International Relations and National Security Studies
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Art/Art Studies
Music

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Mount Union is to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship.