University of Mount Union

www.mountunion.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,100

3.14% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,616

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.2%

3,679 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,461

87.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58.7%

366 Graduates

About

University of Mount Union is a higher education institution located in Stark County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Mount Union were Physician Assistant (38 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (18 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (11 degrees).

In 2024, 558 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mount Union. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (478 degrees), 29.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mount Union is $36,100, which is $12,100 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mount Union is $36,100, which is $12,100 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,616.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Mount Union received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,100

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mount Union was $36,100. The cost of tuition at University of Mount Union is $12,100 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$23,616

2024 Value

3.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Mount Union had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,616. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Mount Union grew by 3.42%.

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

$9,575

Room and Board

$1,520

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mount Union was of $9,575 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.59% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,520. The cost of books and supplies increased by 591% 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 by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Mount Union received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.15% with respect to 2023, when 97% 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.

Admissions

University of Mount Union received 3,679 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,679 applicants, 2,877 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,461 students enrolled at University of Mount Union in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mount Union has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,877

Accepted Out of 3,679

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mount Union was 78.2% (2,877 admissions from 3,679 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 10.7%, while admissions grew by 8.12%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mount Union (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2024)

104

Scores Submitted (2024)

16% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mount Union in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mount Union had a total enrollment of 2,461 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Mount Union is 2,164 students and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 87.9% 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 78.8% White, 8.94% Black or African American, 3.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.07% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.528% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Mount Union in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (37%) and Black or African American Male (6.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.3%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Male (2.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mount Union in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,461 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mount Union is 2,164 and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at University of Mount Union are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

77%

2024 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Mount Union had a retention rate higher 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 (2024)

White
1,939 enrolled students
Black or African American
220 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mount Union is 78.8% White, 8.94% Black or African American, 3.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.07% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.528% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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, 73 students (2.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 12 fewer 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 (478 degrees awarded). There were 29.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Mount Union is Physician Assistant (38 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (18 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (11 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (67 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), and History (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school 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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,558,324 people), Secondary school teachers (545,806 people), Education administrators (284,041 people), Special education teachers (204,812 people), and Other managers (191,409 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mount Union in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), History (8 degrees), Education (67 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Mount Union are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), History (8 degrees), Education (67 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,899,224 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (360,343 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (213,895 people), Computer Systems Design (121,842 people), and Legal services (117,882 people).

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 (2024)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
35 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
32 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mount Union was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 35 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

285

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

273

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 285 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (273).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union in General Business Administration & Management, which is 8.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union in Physician Assistant, which is 2.17 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
478 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mount Union is white (478 degrees awarded). There were 29.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

1.79% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
335 degrees awarded
White Female
295 degrees awarded
White Female
295 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mount Union is white female (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (295 degrees).

Operations

University of Mount Union has an endowment valued at nearly $179M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.1M (9.56%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Mount Union had a total salary expenditure of 63.9M. University of Mount Union employs 42 Associate professors, 39 Professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Mount Union are Female Associate professor (25), Female Professor (20), and Male Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mount Union are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, Service, with 41 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

Endowment

$179M

2024 Endowment

7.86%

growth from 2023

University of Mount Union has an endowment valued at about $179M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mount Union grew 7.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $133M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.4M

2024 Salaries

5.49%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Mount Union paid a median of $28.4M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($63.9M) and a 5.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.638% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.49% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.64M

Instructional Salaries

119

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Mount Union paid a total of $9.64M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mount Union were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, Service with 41 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

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