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Mount Union College was established in the year 1846. It is a private four-year college of liberal arts and is located in Alliance, Ohio. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 110 acres. The institution provides more than 50 minors and 40 majors in a wide range of subjects. Several graduate and undergraduate degrees are awarded by the college. In addition, various pre-professional programs are offered. Disciplines like Army-ROTC are also available.
Mount Union College sponsors more than 20 varsity sports teams. They compete in Mount Union College Division III and Ohio Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are known as Raiders and they participate in sports like cross country, softball, soccer, tennis, and basketball.
Students attend Mount Union College in Alliance, OH, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Mount Union College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Mount Union College is known for its programs in mathematics, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mount Union College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,138 students at the school (as of 2007).
Mount Union College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mount Union College values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mount Union College offers a liberal arts education grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The College affirms the importance of reason, open inquiry, living faith, and individual worth. Mount Union's mission is to prepare students for meaningful work, fulfilling lives, and responsible citizenship."
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Union College
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601-3993
General Phone: (800) 992-6682
http://www.muc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 87 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, health teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, English, economics, international relations, Japanese language, ... |
| Business And Management | 72 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 56 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology, environmental biology |
| Media | 24 | public relations and advertising, organizational communications |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer programming, computer support, web design |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Medicine | 2 | neuroscience |
| Music | 1 | music performance, music |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Union College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 414 | 42 |
In 2007, Mount Union College had a total enrollment of 2,138 students (2,092 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 88% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Mount Union College offers campus housing for 1,428 of its 2,092 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Alliance, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,178 | 1,697 | 78% | 593 | 35% |
| Men | 1,242 | 902 | 73% | 311 | 34% |
| Women | 936 | 795 | 85% | 282 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 35% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,050 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 308300)
Mount Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $74,198 | 13 | $79,978 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $61,098 | 6 | $58,946 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $53,184 | 19 | $51,450 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $45,263 | 5 | $45,302 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $63,602 | 43 | $60,406 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Union College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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