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Atlantic Union College, AUC, was founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1882 as That New England School. The name was changed to South Lancaster Academy in 1883, and it was renamed Lancaster Junior College in 1918. The institute was finally christened Atlantic Union College in 1922. This coeducational, liberal arts college is located in South Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Atlantic Union College grants associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees, as well as certifications in various areas of study. Degree programs are available in arts, fine arts, science, music, and education, while certificate and pre-professional courses are provided in culinary arts, evangelism, medical technology, law, and veterinary medicine.
Atlantic Union College is home to the W. G. Nelson Recreation Center which offers facilities for participation in sports like basketball, handball, tennis, and weight training. Students also compete in football, softball, soccer, and swimming. In addition, they are involved in on-campus organizations such as the Student Association.
Atlantic Union is in a large suburb, in South Lancaster, MA. The school has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation. Atlantic Union is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Atlantic Union than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Atlantic Union offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Atlantic Union, in 2007-2008, had 562 students (464 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Atlantic Union makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Atlantic Union College is a Christian Liberal Arts college in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. As a diverse learning community, its mission is to develop the whole person by inspiring faith in a loving Creator God and encouraging a passion for knowledge, truth, and service to humanity."
More complete details are provided below.
Atlantic Union College
338 Main St
South Lancaster, MA 01561-1000
General Phone: (978) 368-2000
http://www.auc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology, art therapy, behavioral sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | theology, religion, pastoral counseling and ministries, theology and religious vocations |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences, English, humanities, women's studies, social studies, Spanish language, general studies, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business and Management | 9 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 8 | biology, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Medicine | 7 | gerontology |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, music teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management, art studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical illustrator |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlantic Union in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 87 | 41 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Atlantic Union had a total enrollment of 562 students (464 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 41% |
| Massachusetts | 26% |
| New York | 13% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 12 % |
Atlantic Union offers campus housing for 56 of its 464 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,570 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Atlantic Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211900)
Atlantic Union has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $49,415 | 3 | $37,504 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $46,580 | 5 | $42,265 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $47,900 | 10 | $42,777 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlantic Union Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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