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Students attend Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Union College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Union College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Union College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 460.
Union College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,190 students at the school (as of 2005).
Union College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Union College values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference and Mid-South Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Union College is a learning community dedicated to creating personal, intellectual and social transformation through the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, service and spiritual growth."
More complete details are provided below.
Union College
310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
General Phone: (606) 546-4151
Admissions Phone: (606) 546-1657
Financial Aid Phone: (606) 546-1223
http://www.unionky.edu
Union College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 201 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, business teaching, reading teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 46 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | sociology, English, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer programming |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religious education, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Union College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 151 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 146 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Union College had a total enrollment of 1,190 students (936 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 72% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
Union College offers campus housing for 324 of its 936 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Barbourville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky 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 | 619 | 399 | 64% | 181 | 45% |
| Men | 416 | 252 | 61% | 112 | 44% |
| Women | 180 | 132 | 73% | 69 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (606) 546-1657
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,520 |
| Room and board | $ 4,400 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 198800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (606) 546-1223
Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 8 | $41,517 | 5 | $39,300 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $35,380 | 4 | $36,844 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $35,964 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $34,968 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $36,807 | 13 | $36,983 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 172 | 64 | 236 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Basketball | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 44 | 76 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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