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Union University is a four-year institution located in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. It was established in 1823 as Jackson Male Academy. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 280 acres. It includes a 2,200 seat gymnasium, a swimming pool, and wellness center. The university also has additional campuses in Germantown, Tennessee, Hendersonville, and Tennessee.
Union University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, volleyball, and soccer. They also have a cheerleading team. Their teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. They compete in the NAIA and TranSouth Conference. The campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.
Union University is in a small city, in Jackson, TN. The school has a Southern Baptist religious affiliation. Union University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Union University. The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Union University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 510 to 650 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 640.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Union University does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Union University, in 2007-2008, had 3,235 students (3,101 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Union University belong to the TranSouth Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Union University provides Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society."
More complete details are provided below.
Union University
1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN 38305-3697
General Phone: (731) 668-1818
http://www.uu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 286 | education, educational administration, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, ESL instruction, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 144 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 134 | interdisciplinary studies, English, diversity studies, history, Biblical languages, political science, speech and rhetoric, sociology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 110 | various nursing, registered nursing, nursing administration, clinical nurse specialist |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | social work, work and family studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 29 | Christian studies, youth ministry, religion, theology, ethics, religious music, philosophy and religious studies, theology and religious vocations |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, call and molecular biology, physics, zoology, chemical physics |
| Media | 15 | public relations and advertising, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | web design, computer science |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Engineering | 4 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Union University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 459 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 288 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 81 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Union University had a total enrollment of 3,235 students (3,101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 68% |
| Kentucky | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
Union University offers campus housing for 1,102 of its 3,101 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,164 | 953 | 82% | 444 | 47% |
| Men | 414 | 336 | 81% | 175 | 52% |
| Women | 750 | 617 | 82% | 269 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| 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 | $ 19,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,610 |
| Room and board | $ 7,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Union University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352800)
Union University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 54 | $72,368 | 19 | $59,379 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $59,484 | 30 | $59,536 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $55,555 | 28 | $61,111 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $61,301 | 6 | $40,465 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $65,526 | 83 | $58,653 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| Track | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 5 | 12 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Work and Family Studies
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Ethics
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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