University of Mount Union Admission Requirements

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University of Mount Union Admission Overview

University of Mount Union admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Mount Union admitted 78.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 910-1240 / ACT 18-25. University of Mount Union is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Mount Union is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Mount Union Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

78.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The University of Mount Union acceptance rate is 78.2%. Last year, 2,877 of 3,679 applicants were admitted. That is the 38th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Mount Union GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.33*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.33*

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Average GPA

University of Mount Union has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.33 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. University of Mount Union is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*3.33 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

University of Mount Union SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

16%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 450
Composite 910

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 620
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Mount Union typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 910–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. University of Mount Union ranks #31 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

University of Mount Union is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Mount Union
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240+	Above 75th	>87%
1080 to 1240	Avg +	78%-87%
910 to 1080	Avg -	65%-78%
Below 910	Below mid-50	<65%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Mount Union ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

55%

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Mount Union typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Mount Union places #39 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to University of Mount Union without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Mount Union
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>88%
21 to 25	Avg +	78%-88%
18 to 21	Avg -	67%-78%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<67%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Mount Union admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,587	2,081	3,679
Accepted	1,281	1,592	2,877
Acceptance Rate	81%	77%	78%
Enrolled	309	360	669
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	23%	23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Mount Union
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

University of Mount Union is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (910-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025