UMU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Mount Union Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UMU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Mount Union (UMU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UMU's acceptance rate is 78.20% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,679 students applied and 2,877 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UMU.

To apply to UMU, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

UMU's acceptance rate places 24th out of 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 21 at UMU. UMU's SAT score ranks 24th out of 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
UMU's yield rate is 23.25%, which is marginally lower by 0.42 percentage points (approximately 1.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UMU at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UMU's acceptance rate is 78.20% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.25%. 2,081 men and 1,587 women applied to UMU and 1,592 men and 1,281 women students were accepted.

Among them, 360 men and 309 women were enrolled in UMU. You can explore the UMU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UMU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,679	2,081	1,587	0	11
Admitted	2,877	1,592	1,281	0	4
Enrolled	669	360	309	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.20%	76.50%	80.72%	-	36.36%
Yield	23.25%	22.61%	24.12%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Mount Union 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 104 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 371 students (55% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UMU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,080, including 540 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 540 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 460. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 450.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at UMU. The median ACT Math score is 21 and the median ACT English score is 20.

How competitive is UMU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Mount Union are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,106, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at UMU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	910	1,080	1,240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	460	540	620
SAT Math	450	540	620
ACT Composite	18	21	25
ACT Math	17	21	25
ACT English	15	20	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Mount Union 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UMU. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Mount Union.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UMU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UMU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.mountunion.edu/admission
Online Application: https://admission.mountunion.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UMU?

UMU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 78.20%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UMU?

UMU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UMU is 1,080, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does UMU require essays or personal statements?

Yes, UMU requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for UMU admission?

UMU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

UMU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UMU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

UMU recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UMU?

The institutional SAT code for UMU is 1492.