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Columbia Union is in Takoma Park, Maryland. Takoma Park is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Seventh Day Adventists college. Columbia Union is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Columbia Union offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include music, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
Not all applicants to Columbia Union are accepted. Just 47% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Columbia Union scored at least 490 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 370 to 480 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 1,047 students study at Columbia Union (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at Columbia Union are in their forties, or even older.
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Columbia Union makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Division II Independents athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Statement of Mission Columbia Union College is a learning community committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. This cosmopolitan institution challenges students to seize the opportunities for learning in the nationĘs capital in order to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia Union College
7600 Flower Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
General Phone: (301) 891-4000
Admissions Phone: (301) 891-4502
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 891-4005
http://WWW.CUC.EDU
Columbia Union awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 71 | business management, accounting, accounting technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | general studies, history, English, political science |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | information science, computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | theology, religion |
| Science | 10 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | respiratory care tech |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | physical education teaching, English teaching |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Union in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 245 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 4 |
In 2005, Columbia Union had a total enrollment of 1,047 students (855 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 41% |
| New York | 15% |
| Florida | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Virgin Islands | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Columbia Union offers campus housing for 440 of its 855 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Takoma Park, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,351 | 641 | 47% | 356 | 56% |
| Men | 540 | 172 | 32% | 59 | 34% |
| Women | 811 | 297 | 37% | 297 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 891-4502
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,586 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,586 |
| Room and board | $ 5,950 |
| Room charge | $ 3,232 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,718 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,050 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 206700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 891-4005
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 | $58,538 | 6 | $58,403 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $54,542 | 3 | $54,924 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $50,993 | 7 | $51,643 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $53,724 | 18 | $53,780 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $44,575 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $43,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 47 | 111 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Track | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 31 | 63 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia Union Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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