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University of Mount Union Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into University of Mount Union

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80.1%
Admission Difficulty for University of Mount Union
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Mount Union is 80.1%.  Its admission rate is the 42nd lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Mount Union and can you get accepted?

University of Mount Union is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,661 out of the 3,322 who applied were admitted.

University of Mount Union typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Mount Union you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.33 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1180 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT

University of Mount Union GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.33*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Mount Union?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of Mount Union are to have around a 3.33 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.33 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Mount Union accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of Mount Union is 3.33 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #47 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since University of Mount Union is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.33 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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University of Mount Union SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Mount Union. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1070-1290

Applicants Submitting SAT 

1%
SAT Scores for University of Mount Union
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1070
SAT Scores for University of Mount Union
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 670
Composite 75th Percentile 1290
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Mount Union?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Mount Union is 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1070-1290. Students who get into University of Mount Union score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Mount Union ranks #17 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Mount Union regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1070, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 960, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Mount Union is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1180, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1290 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

University of Mount Union admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1290 and Above Good >88%
1180 to 1290 Avg + 80%-88%
1070 to 1180 Avg - 68%-80%
960 to 1070 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 960 Low <53%
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University of Mount Union ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

6%
ACT Scores for University of Mount Union
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for University of Mount Union
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Mount Union?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Mount Union is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 28.  The school ranks #14 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Mount Union.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Mount Union is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Mount Union for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 28 ACT score.

University of Mount Union admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >88%
26 to 28 Avg + 80%-88%
24 to 26 Avg - 68%-80%
22 to 24 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 22 Low <53%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Mount Union admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,444 1,873 3,322
Accepted 1,242 1,416 2,661
Acceptance Rate 86% 76% 80%
Enrolled 256 280 536
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 20% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Mount Union is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Mount Union and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Mount Union Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Mount Union
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Mount Union is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.33 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1180 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204185 IPEDS survey data for University of Mount Union.

Last updated February 24, 2025