School Information

31.8
Total Enrollment 3,916
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Union University

http://www.uu.edu
1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, Tennessee 38305-3697
(731) 668-1818

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General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Union University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 75.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,244), and 48% receive loans ($8,082 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,580.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Union University is $19,100 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,526 people applied to Union University. Of the applicants, 84.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (45.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 2,777 undergraduate students at Union University, 22.0% are part-time. A majority (72.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 32.0% of the 1,139 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     63.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     88.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (731) 661-5000
Admissions Office Email info@uu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, Tennessee 38305-3697
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.uu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfers.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.uu.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Union University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Union University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 15
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 7
Conservation Biology 1
Zoology/Animal Biology 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 49 109
Accounting 11
Business Administration and Management, General 18 109
Business/Managerial Economics 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 14
Communication, journalism, and related programs 10
Broadcast Journalism 0
Journalism 6
Journalism, Other 0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 21
Computer Science 5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 16
Education 74 46 174
Art Teacher Education 0
Curriculum and Instruction 14
Education, General 174
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 60
Elementary Education and Teaching 27
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 2
Music Teacher Education 4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5
Engineering 7
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 2
Mechanical Engineering 5
English language and literature/letters 14
English Language and Literature, General 11
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 3
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2
Work and Family Studies 2
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics 6
French Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4 107 49
Athletic Training/Trainer 6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 4
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1 18
Nurse Anesthetist 21
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0 6
Nursing, Other 0 47 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 54
History 6
History, General 6
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 81 5
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 81
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 10
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy and religious studies 0 17
Christian Studies 0 8
Ethics 6
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 2
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 5
Chemical Physics 0
Chemistry, General 4
Physics, General 1
Psychology 23
Psychology, General 23
Public administration and social service professions 32
Social Work 32
Social sciences 7
Economics, Other 2
Political Science and Government, General 4
Sociology 1
Theology and religious vocations 4 12
Religious Education 12
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 0
Theology/Theological Studies 3
Youth Ministry 1
Visual and performing arts 16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
Music Performance, General 1
Music Theory and Composition 3
Music, General 4
 
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