UMU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.20%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1080. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $36,600
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at UMU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,461, including 90 online students
- 2,207 Undergraduate, 254 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.4% men, 51.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 29%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 66 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 7 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMU Overview
University of Mount Union (UMU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Alliance, OH. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The UMU's tuition & fees is $36,600 for the academic year 2024-2025. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,277.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,461 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UMU's acceptance rate is 78.20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.25%. The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 21.
University of Mount Union is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Mount Union is $36,600. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $41,550.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $37,841 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $41,550.
| Undergraduate | $36,600 |
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| Graduate | $41,550 |
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| Undergraduate | $37,841 |
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| Graduate | $41,550 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Mount Union offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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