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Union College is a four-year, private, Methodist college located in Barbourville, Kentucky. It was established in 1879, and is set on a large campus of 110 acres. Undergraduate degrees and majors, bachelor’s degrees, and pre-professional programs are offered to students at Union College. The study areas in which degrees are offered include social sciences, natural sciences, languages, business, performing arts, psychology, and education.
Union College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Appalachian Athletic Conference, and the Mid-South Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs, and they participate in basketball, cross country, swimming, tennis, track and field, golf, and cycling. Financial assistance is provided to deserving students at Union College. Academic and athletic scholarships, grants, and private loans are some ways through which students can obtain financial aid.
Union College can be found in Barbourville, KY (a self-contained town). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Methodist school. Union College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at the school.
Union College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Union College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 380 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 490, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Union College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,368 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Union College. The school offers students meal plans. Union College student athletes compete in Appalachian Athletic Conference and Mid-South Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Union College Barbourville
310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
General Phone: (606) 546-4151
http://www.unionky.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 252 | secondary teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, education, reading teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 36 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | history, sociology, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer programming |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Union College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 217 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 121 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Union College had a total enrollment of 1,368 students (1,326 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 57% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 74% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Union College offers campus housing for 352 of its 1,326 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 1,005 | 728 | 72% | 255 | 35% |
| Men | 622 | 441 | 71% | 161 | 37% |
| Women | 383 | 287 | 75% | 94 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,840 |
| Room and board | $ 5,325 |
| Room charge | $ 2,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 198800)
Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
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 | 3 | $31,119 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $30,839 | 3 | $45,732 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $45,564 | 7 | $45,381 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $42,585 | 4 | $41,372 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $38,025 | 7 | $39,460 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $41,469 | 20 | $41,137 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 248 | 85 | 333 |
| Football | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| Basketball | 35 | 19 | 54 |
| Baseball | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Track | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 62 | 66 | 128 |
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
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading 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
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 1% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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