Union College
Union College is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in Barbourville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,309 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 250 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 145 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 58%). Every year 34% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Union College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,590, and fees were $1,490. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,590 and $1,490 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,309 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate58% |
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86 miles away |
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Campbellsville University
87 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1932 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
Admission
63%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $10 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $345/credit | |
| In State Students | $345/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $345/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $400/credit | |
| In State Students | $400/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $400/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $15,525 | $15,525 | $15,525 |
| ADN | 70 | $24,150 | $24,150 | $24,150 |
| BSN | 125 | $43,125 | $43,125 | $43,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Union College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 61% | $4,379 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $2,148 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $4,432 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $11,225 |
| Federal Student Loans | 83% | $5,650 |
| Private Loans | 30% | $4,578 |
$20,051
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,115 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,097 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,542 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$36,737 |
| Over $110,000$36,737 |
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Student Population
1,094
Undergrads
215
Graduates
704
Women
605
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
75% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
