Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #183 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 67 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $60,728
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500

Alliance, OH, United States
University of Mount Union's acceptance rate is 78.2% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 3,514 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Alliance, OH, with 1,995 students. The average net price after grants is $23,956 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 65.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $64,519.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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Acceptance rate: 78.2% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,802 of 3,514 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 460–620, SAT Math 450–620, ACT 18–25. Admissions details
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National median 1,603
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University of Mount UnionAlliance, OH, United States
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University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH, United States
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In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
Nearest major cityCleveland, OH · about 51 mi
In the city250 mi
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Compare with Ashland UniversityUniversity of Mount Union admitted 78.2% of 3,514 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Tuition at University of Mount Union is $37,700 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $23,956 a year.
The average net price at University of Mount Union, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $23,956 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
65.1% of first-time, full-time students at University of Mount Union graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Ashland University, Ohio Northern University, and Wittenberg University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
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Graduation rate 57%, close to 65%
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The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
Graduation rate 71%, close to 65%
Profile closeness83/100
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