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University of Mount Union

Also known as: Mount Union, Purple Raiders

Private Nonprofit school in Alliance, Ohio, United States of America

Chartered in 1846 as the Select School and renamed University of Mount Union in 2010, Mount Union enrolls approximately 2,100 students on its 123‑acre suburban campus. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and formerly affiliated with the Methodist Church, the university offers 46 undergraduate majors, 47 minors, and 13 master’s programs including online and professional tracks. It maintains a 15:1 student‑faculty ratio, fields NCAA Division III Purple Raiders athletic teams in the Ohio Athletic Conference, and boasts historic buildings such as Chapman and Miller Halls listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The institution emphasizes experiential learning and community engagement through its academic and cultural centers.

private liberal arts

test-optional

historic

NCAA Division III

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Mount Union maintains a test‑optional admissions policy for first‑year applicants: submission of SAT or ACT scores is voluntary, scores are only considered if they increase scholarship eligibility, and non‑submission does not disqualify applicants from admission or scholarships.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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