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Union University

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Overview

Union University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1823, Union University (UU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. UU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 203-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 50-59%. This places it among an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. UU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Union University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Union University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Union University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Union University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UU
Founded 1823
Motto Religio et Eruditio
Erudition and Religion
Colours Cardinal and cream
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Location

Address 1050 Union University Drive
Jackson
38305-3697 Tennessee
United States
Union University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Union University Phone Number (731) 668 1818
Union University Fax Number (731) 661 5175
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Union University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1948


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Union University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Union University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Union University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Union University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Union University's academic range and degree level offering.



Union University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Union University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Union University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Union University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Union University.



Union University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Union University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Union University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Union University Admission Info


Union University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Union University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Union University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Union University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Union University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Union University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Union University's Admission Office Admission Office

1050 Union University Drive
Jackson 38305-3697
(731) 661 5000
800 338 6466

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Union University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Union University Size and Profile


Union University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Union University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Union University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Union University's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Union University's Control Type Control Type

Union University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Union University's Entity Type Entity Type

Union University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Union University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Union University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Union University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Union University adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Union University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Union University is Christian-Baptist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Baptist. Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net



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Facilities and Services

Union University Facilities


Union University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Union University's Library
Union University's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 141,525 physical volumes, 5,752 physical media, 212,431 digital/electronic media and 121 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Union University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Union University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Union University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,288 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Union University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Union University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Union University Services


Union University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Union University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Union University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Union University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Union University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Union University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Union University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Union University
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education
  • School of Nursing
  • McAfee School of Business
  • College of Pharmacy
  • School of Theology and Missions
  • School of Adult and Professional Studies
  • School of Social Work

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Memberships and Affiliations

Union University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Union University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union University public or private?

Union University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Union University profit or non-profit?

Union University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Union University in terms of enrollment?

Union University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Union University in terms of academic staff?

Union University's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Union University a coeducational institution?

Union University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Union University use?

Union University adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Union University affiliated with?

Christian-Baptist. Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net

Does Union University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Union University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Union University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Union University UU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). International students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Union University UU located?

Union University is located in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Address: 1050 Union University Drive.

Is Union University UU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Union University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1948).

Does Union University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Union University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Union University have a university library?

Yes Union University's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 141,525 physical volumes, 5,752 physical media, 212,431 digital/electronic media and 121 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Union University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Union University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Union University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,288 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Union University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Union University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Union University offer career services?

Yes

Does Union University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Union University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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