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Summary
Union University is a private institution that was founded in 1823. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,875, its setting is city, and the campus size is 360 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Union University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 14. Its tuition and fees are $25,650 (2012-13).
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Union University is an academic community, affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, equipping persons to think Christianly and serve faithfully in ways consistent with its core values of being Christ-centered, people-focused, excellence-driven, and future-directed. These values shape its identity as an institution, which prioritizes liberal arts based undergraduate education enhanced by professional and graduate programs. The academic community is composed of quality faculty, staff, and students working together in a caring, grace-filled environment conducive to the development of character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement. Union University provides Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1823 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $31,177,022 |
Applying
When applying to Union University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Union University is $35. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 76.6% |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Union University is 12:1, and the school has 69.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Union University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90.8 percent.
Student Life
Union University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,875, with a gender distribution of 41.8 percent male students and 58.2 percent female students. At this school, 45.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 55.0 percent of students live off campus. Union University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,007 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Union University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Union University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Union University, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Union University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Union University, 76.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,961.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $25,650 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,430 (2012-13) |
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