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Atlantic Union is in a large suburb, in Lancaster, Massachusetts. 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. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Atlantic Union include nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Atlantic Union attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Atlantic Union are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 488 students (431 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Atlantic Union are minorities.
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common.
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
Admissions Phone: (978) 368-2235
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 368-2280
Atlantic Union awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, history, French language, English, social studies, general studies, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | theology, religion, pastoral counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, education, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting, business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Science | 7 | biology, biochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Media | 1 | mass communication |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlantic Union in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Atlantic Union had a total enrollment of 488 students (431 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 45% |
| New York | 21% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Maine | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Atlantic Union offers campus housing for 362 of its 431 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 368-2235
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,500 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,646 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Atlantic Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 368-2280
Atlantic Union has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $46,464 | 5 | $46,898 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $43,168 | 7 | $41,123 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $39,094 | 8 | $37,662 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $43,954 | 20 | $41,182 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlantic Union Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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