University of Mount Union

www.mountunion.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,000

2.48% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,750

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.82%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.7%

3,514 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,133

95.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.2%

366 Graduates

About

University of Mount Union is a higher education institution located in Stark County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Mount Union were Physician Assistant (36 degrees awarded) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (23 degrees).

In 2021, 555 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mount Union. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (470 degrees), 19.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mount Union is $33,000, which is $4,495 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mount Union is $33,000, which is $4,495 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,750.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending University of Mount Union received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Mount Union was $33,000. The cost of tuition at University of Mount Union is $4,495 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$23,750

2021 Value

1.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Mount Union had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,750. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Mount Union grew by 1.72%.

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

$9,175

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mount Union was of $9,175 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. 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 by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at University of Mount Union received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.19% with respect to 2020, when 94% 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.

1.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mount Union was 1.82%, which represents 12 out of the 658 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 3,514 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.69% annual growth. Out of those 3,514 applicants, 2,802 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,133 students enrolled at University of Mount Union in 2021. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mount Union has an overall enrollment yield of 17.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,802

Accepted Out of 3,514

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mount Union was 79.7% (2,802 admissions from 3,514 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.69%, while admissions grew by 5.78%..

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

11%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

11% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mount Union in 2021 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 had a total enrollment of 2,133 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Mount Union is 2,036 students and the part-time enrollment is 97. This means that 95.5% 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 78.9% White, 6.09% Black or African American, 3.05% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.03% Asian, 0.0938% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0469% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mount Union in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (37.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Black or African American Male (2.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mount Union in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,133 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mount Union is 2,036 and the part-time enrollment is 97. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at University of Mount Union are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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%

2021 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 (72%), University of Mount Union had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2021)

White
1,683 enrolled students
Black or African American
130 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mount Union is 78.9% White, 6.09% Black or African American, 3.05% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.03% Asian, 0.0938% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0469% 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, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% 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, 104 students (4.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 41 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 (470 degrees awarded). There were 19.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Mount Union is Physician Assistant (36 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (23 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (60 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (83 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 (1,741,297 people), Secondary school teachers (506,017 people), Physicians (413,950 people), Education administrators (297,744 people), and Postsecondary teachers (254,384 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mount Union in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (20 degrees), EDUCATION. (83 degrees), Biology (40 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Mount Union are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (20 degrees), EDUCATION. (83 degrees), Biology (40 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,985,075 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (603,973 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (564,642 people), Offices of physicians (221,199 people), and Outpatient care centers (152,682 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 (2021)

Sport & Fitness Management
32 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
29 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mount Union was Sport & Fitness Management with 32 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

257

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

298

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 257 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union, which is 0.862 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (298).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 7 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mount Union in Registered Nursing, which is 27 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Mount Union is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
470 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mount Union is white (470 degrees awarded). There were 19.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

2.34% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
259 degrees awarded
White Male
211 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mount Union is white female (259 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (211 degrees).

Operations

University of Mount Union has an endowment valued at nearly $174M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 34.7M (20%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Mount Union had a total salary expenditure of 58.3M. University of Mount Union employs 49 Associate professors, 45 Professors and 44 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Mount Union are Female Assistant professor (27), Male Associate professor (25), and Female Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mount Union are: Service, with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Endowment

$174M

2021 Endowment

24.3%

growth from 2020

University of Mount Union has an endowment valued at about $174M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mount Union grew 24.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $121M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$25.4M

2021 Salaries

6.44%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Mount Union paid a median of $25.4M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($58.3M) and a 6.44% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Mount Union paid a total of $10.8M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mount Union were Associate professor with 49 employees, Professor with 45 employees, and Assistant professor with 44 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mount Union were Service with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mount Union was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 24 employees.

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