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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.
Students attend Union College in Barbourville, KY, 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 Post-Master's certificate.
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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 360 and 500.
Union College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,368 students at the school (as of 2007).
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.
More complete details are provided below.
Union College
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 | 275 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, reading teaching, education, health teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | sociology, history, English |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer programming |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Union College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 254 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 84 | 24 |
In 2007, Union College had a total enrollment of 1,368 students (1,085 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 40% |
| Graduate | 60% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| 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 334 of its 1,085 (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 | 720 | 498 | 69% | 160 | 32% |
| Men | 413 | 294 | 71% | 98 | 33% |
| Women | 288 | 199 | 69% | 62 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| 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 | 13% |
| 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 | $ 16,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,020 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $28,083 | 3 | $49,990 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $42,544 | 6 | $42,867 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $40,052 | 5 | $38,732 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $35,829 | 9 | $37,487 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $38,983 | 22 | $38,546 |
*: 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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