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Union Institute & University

Overview of Union Institute & University

The campus of Union Institute & University is in Cincinnati, OH, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Union Institute & University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in fine arts, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

Union Institute & University Selectivity

Admission at Union Institute & University is selective, not open to all who apply.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 1,719 students enrolled (2,332 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Union Institute & University are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Union Institute & University empowers adults to create, acquire, and apply knowledge through interdisciplinary, flexible, and collaborative programs focusing on social relevance, personal enrichment, and professional advancement."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Union Institute & University

Union Institute & University
440 E McMillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206-1925
General Phone: (800) 486-3116
http://www.tui.edu

Union Institute & University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts318liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, English, social services
Security and Law Enforcement178criminal justice and administration
Education and Teaching103elementary school teaching, education, educational administration, special ed, early childhood education
Therapy and Counseling57psychology, clinical psychology
Business and Management34business
Fine Arts26fine arts
Family and Social Work26public administration, social work
Medical Support and Technology14health service and sciences
Computer Science and Engineering3computer and info science
Art Studies0art studies
Science0biology
Media0communication studies

Number of programs and degrees for Union Institute & University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree47717
Master's degree1726
Doctor's degree1042
Post-master's certificate61

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Union Institute & University had a total enrollment of 1,719 students (2,332 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men25%
Women75%
Full-Time75%
Part-Time25%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate58%
Graduate42%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White54%
Black21%
Hispanic8%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown15%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-190%
20-211%
22-243%
25-2912%
30-3414%
35-3915%
40-4927%
50-6420%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida35%
California20%
New Hampshire5%
(International Students)5%
Washington5%
Texas5%
Pennsylvania5%
Georgia5%
Vermont5%
Ohio5%
Tennessee5%

Union Institute & University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time40 %
Part-Time100 %

Union Institute & University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Cincinnati, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Union Institute & University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total302583%2080%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Union Institute & University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,528
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,528
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Union Institute & University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1092300)

Union Institute & University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year19$60,15119$64,561
All faculty totalcalendar year19$60,15119$64,561

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Union Institute & University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General

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Union Institute & University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Union Institute & University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Union Institute & University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Union Institute & University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Union Institute & University Number of degree programs
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Union Institute & University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Union Institute & University % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Union Institute & University % of degrees in fine arts
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Union Institute & University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Union Institute & University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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