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Students attend Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, 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 education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 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 2,205 students at the school (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (800) 334-6682
Financial Aid Phone: (877) 543-9185
http://www.muc.edu
Mount Union College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 108 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | history, political science, sociology, creative writing, English, French language, area studies, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 69 | business management, international business, accounting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 45 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Science | 29 | biology, geology, environmental biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Media | 27 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science courses, computer science, computer and media applications |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Union College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 434 | 39 |
In 2005, Mount Union College had a total enrollment of 2,205 students (2,093 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 88% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| New York | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Mount Union College offers campus housing for 1,300 of its 2,093 (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 | 1,768 | 1,414 | 80% | 503 | 36% |
| Men | 970 | 739 | 76% | 243 | 33% |
| Women | 798 | 675 | 85% | 260 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 334-6682
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,850 |
| Room and board | $ 5,990 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (877) 543-9185
Mount Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $71,072 | 6 | $68,395 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $56,343 | 13 | $56,109 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $48,796 | 13 | $50,257 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,751 | 10 | $38,547 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $57,022 | 42 | $51,871 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
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 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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