University of Mount Union

www.mountunion.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,300

2.76% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$23,583

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

6.91%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

76.6%

3,145 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

2,243

96.3% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

63.7%

412 Graduates

About

University of Mount Union is a higher education institution located in Stark County, OH. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Mount Union were General Marketing & Marketing Management (44 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (40 degrees).

In 2019, 585 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mount Union. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (494 degrees), 19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mount Union is $31,300, which is $4,020 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mount Union is $31,300, which is $4,020 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,583.

In 2019, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 80% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$31,300

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at University of Mount Union was $31,300. The cost of tuition at University of Mount Union is $4,020 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Mount Union (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,583

2019 Value

5.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 University of Mount Union had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,583. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of University of Mount Union grew by 5.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Mount Union (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,675

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mount Union was of $6,675 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.05% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Mount Union (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

80%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Mount Union received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 5.21% with respect to 2018, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Mount Union (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.91%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mount Union was 6.91%, which represents 44 out of the 637 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Mount Union received 3,145 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 31.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,145 applicants, 2,409 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,243 students enrolled at University of Mount Union in 2019, and 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mount Union has an overall enrollment yield of 23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,409

Accepted Out of 3,145

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mount Union was 76.6% (2,409 admissions from 3,145 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 96.4%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 31.3%, while admissions grew by 4.29%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mount Union (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage

105

Scores Submitted

19% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mount Union in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mount Union has a total enrollment of 2,243 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mount Union is 2,160 students and the part-time enrollment is 83. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at University of Mount Union are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mount Union, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 6.95% Black or African American, 3.92% Two or More Races, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, 0.936% Asian, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0892% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mount Union in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (38.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Asian Female (2.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mount Union, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,243 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mount Union is 2,160 and the part-time enrollment is 83. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at University of Mount Union are enrolled full-time compared with 81.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Mount Union (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Mount Union was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of Mount Union had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Mount Union (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,764
Black or African American
156
Two or More Races
88

The enrolled student population at University of Mount Union is 78.6% White, 6.95% Black or African American, 3.92% Two or More Races, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, 0.936% Asian, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0892% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 14% Black or African American, and 13.1% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 87 students (3.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 45 more women than men received degrees from University of Mount Union. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Mount Union is white (494 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mount Union is General Marketing & Marketing Management (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (40 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Mount Union, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (15 degrees), and History (9 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mount Union are Postsecondary teachers (207,702 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (195,422 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (193,273 people), Other managers (187,300 people), and Secondary school teachers (177,170 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mount Union are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (15 degrees), History (9 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), and English (13 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mount Union are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Dentists, Physicians, and Advertising sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mount Union are Elementary & secondary schools (518,960 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (411,212 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (181,947 people), Legal services (155,849 people), and Computer Systems Design (144,587 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Mount Union.

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
44 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
41 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
40 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mount Union was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Mount Union according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

270

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

315

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 270 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union, which is 0.857 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (315).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Mount Union by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 29 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.42 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 27 degrees were awarded to women at University of Mount Union in Physician Assistant, which is 2.7 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 55% of students graduating from University of Mount Union completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Mount Union is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.971% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
494 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
Unknown
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mount Union is white (494 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

3.76% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
268 degrees awarded
White Male
226 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Mount Union is white female (268 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (226 degrees).

Operations

University of Mount Union has an endowment valued at nearly $147M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $5.2M (3.55%), compared to the 3.99% average return ($1.62M on $40.7M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2019, University of Mount Union had a total salary expenditure of $59M. University of Mount Union employs 51 Associate professors, 46 Assistant professors, and 44 Professors. Most academics at University of Mount Union are Male Associate professors (35), Female Assistant professors(31), and Male Professors (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mount Union are: Service, with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$147M

2019 Endowment

3.36%

growth from 2018

University of Mount Union has an endowment valued at about $147M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mount Union grew 3.36% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $106M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Mount Union (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, University of Mount Union received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$24.3M

2019 Salaries

0.773%

decline from 2018

In 2019, University of Mount Union paid a median of $24.3M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($59M) and a 0.773% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.7% growth from 2017 and a 2.41% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.5M (41% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

147

Number of Employees

In 2019, University of Mount Union paid a total of $11M to 147 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (31.6%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mount Union were Associate professor with 51 employees; Assistant professor with 46 employees; and Assistant professor with 44 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mount Union were Service with 49 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mount Union was Male Associate professor with 35 employees, Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, and Male Professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Mount Union.

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