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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.
Mount Union College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,138 students at Mount Union College (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Mount Union College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 94 | history, sociology, political science, creative writing, English, Spanish language, international relations, French language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 89 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, health teaching |
| Business and Management | 81 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 71 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Science | 32 | biology, physics, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, environmental biology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Media | 16 | public relations and advertising, communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer support, web design, computer programming |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Union College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 446 | 41 |
In 2007-2008, Mount Union College had a total enrollment of 2,138 students (2,146 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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 82% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
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 1,483 of its 2,146 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,326 | 1,782 | 77% | 663 | 37% |
| Men | 1,288 | 917 | 71% | 342 | 37% |
| Women | 1,038 | 865 | 83% | 321 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| 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 ACT | 90% |
| 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 | $ 23,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,120 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| 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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $78,857 | 15 | $77,488 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $63,428 | 6 | $62,096 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $54,707 | 19 | $53,546 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $46,117 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $68,164 | 46 | $61,499 |
*: 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
Creative Writing
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
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
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 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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