University of Mount Union Acceptance Rate
Alliance, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,322
- Admitted
- 2,661
- Yield
- 20.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mount Union's acceptance rate has risen from 73.5% in 2014–15 to 80.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,529 to 3,322 (+31%) over that period.
Its 80.1% rate makes University of Mount Union more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86% for women vs 75.6% for men, a 10.4-point gap). University of Mount Union has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,529 | 1,860 | 73.5% | 635 |
| 2015–16 | 2,289 | 1,717 | 75% | 539 |
| 2016–17 | 2,525 | 1,944 | 77% | 642 |
| 2017–18 | 2,020 | 1,638 | 81.1% | 539 |
| 2018–19 | 2,396 | 2,310 | 96.4% | 625 |
| 2019–20 | 3,145 | 2,409 | 76.6% | 555 |
| 2020–21 | 3,422 | 2,649 | 77.4% | 550 |
| 2021–22 | 3,514 | 2,802 | 79.7% | 493 |
| 2022–23 | 3,521 | 2,667 | 75.7% | 551 |
| 2023–24 | 3,322 | 2,661 | 80.1% | 536 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,444 | 1,242 | 86% |
| Men | 1,873 | 1,416 | 75.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–620 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 510–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–28 | 6% |
How University of Mount compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mount Union's acceptance rate?
University of Mount Union's acceptance rate is 80.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,661 admitted of 3,322 applicants).
Is University of Mount Union test optional?
University of Mount Union is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Mount Union?
University of Mount Union received 3,322 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,661.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mount Union?
Admitted students at University of Mount Union typically scored 560–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Mount Union getting harder to get into?
University of Mount Union has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.5% in 2014–15 to 80.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mountunion.edu/.