Union University Description:
Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University is a private university affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church. The university focuses on four core values: being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused and future-directed. Students come from 45 states and 30 countries. Academics at Union University are supported by a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Nursing is the most popular undergraduate major. Student life is active with over 60 clubs and organizations including a small fraternity and sorority system. The campus features mostly new residence halls after earlier halls were destroyed in a 2008 tornado. On the athletic front, the Union Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 670
- SAT Math: 510 / 690
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 22 / 29
- ACT English: 22 / 32
- ACT Math: 20 / 27
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 4,007 (2,875 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 77% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $25,650
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,760
- Other Expenses: $5,900
- Total Cost: $41,510
Union University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Union University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 93%
- Loans: 57%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $13,963
- Loans: $6,180
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 94%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Union University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://uu.edu/about/statement.cfm
"Union University provides Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society."
