University of Mount Union: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Mount Union is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,130 students enrolled. This school was established in 1846 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Alliance, Ohio.

University of Mount Union is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At University of Mount Union you can earn your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
59
University of Mount Union follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Biology, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Mount Union is fair at 78% (above Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Mount Union is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $34,000 per year. The additional fees at University of Mount Union (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $400; which makes it a total of $34,400 a year.

Read the details about University of Mount Union additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 3,521 applications were submitted and 2,667 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Mount Union in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
University of Mount Union provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Mount Union, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Mount Union offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,700 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Mount Union. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Mount Union seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Mount Union Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Mount Union
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, Ohio
44601-3929, USA
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