| Screen last updated on: July 11, 2008 |
| Total undergraduates: |
934 men, 1,384 women, 2,318 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
722 men, 1,104 women, 1,826 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
190 men, 302 women, 492 total |
| Total graduate students: |
332 men, 588 women, 920 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
192 men, 406 women, 598 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
104 men, 218 women, 322 total |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
31% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 2.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.4% | Hispanic |
| 89.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 2.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 10.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.7% | Hispanic |
| 81.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 2.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
290 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Jackson |
| Population of city/town: |
88,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Germantown, Tennessee and San Francisco, CA |
| Nearest major city: |
Memphis |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
80 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,000,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.uu.edu/union/about/
campusm2.htm |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms
- men's dorms
- single-student apartments (98%)
- married-student apartments (2%)
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
69% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
32% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
76% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
200 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
www.uu.edu/computing |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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R. C. Ryan Center Library, R. G. Lee Library, Shepard Archieves and Genealogical Research Center, Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, tutors, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
12% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
15% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Cardinal & Cream (once every two weeks) |
| Number of honor societies: |
13 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
47 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Klemata, LIFE Groups, Weekend Ministry Teams |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Minority Student Association, International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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chorus, vocal and musical ensembles, symphonic and jazz bands, concert and pep bands, symphony orchestra, opera, musical theatre, drama and speech teams, art club, pre-law society, honor student association, student activities council, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), professional clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Dr. David Blackstock,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Union University Athletics
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305 |
| School colors: |
Red & White |
| School mascot: |
Bulldog |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
TranSouth Athletic Conference (NAIA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's golf | yes | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | yes | |
| Women's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's cross-country | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Women's softball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | yes | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
6% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
35% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Fred DeLay Gymnasium - Basketball - Seats 2200
Fred DeLay Gymnasium - Volleyball - Seats 2200
Fesmire Baseball Field - Lighted - Seats 700
Fesmire Softball Field - Lighted - Seats 400
Soccer Field - Lighted
Auxiliary Gym
Olympic Size Swimming Pool
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Basketball
Billiards
Flag Football
Frisbee Golf
Home Run Derby
Indoor Soccer
Outdoor Soccer
Ping Pong
Raquetball
Sand Volleyball
Softball
Indoor Volleyball
Swimming
Tennis
Three Point Contest
Free Throw Contest
Hot Shot Contest
Wallyball
Whiffle Ball
Ultimate Frisbee
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| Club sports for women: |
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Women's Soccer Club Team
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Memphis (80 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Nashville (125 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Dyersburg, TN (45 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Jackson (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
26% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
23% immediately, 19% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Baylor University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee Memphis, Union University, Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University, Southern College of Optometry, Auburn University, Boston University, M.D. Anderson/University of Texas |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
75% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, The State of Tennessee, Wells Fargo Financial, Union University, Jackson Madison County General Hospital, The Pictsweet Company, Pathways, International Mission Board of the SBC, Baptist East Memorial Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Regions Financial, Coca Cola Bottling Consolidated, Enterprise, Youth Villages, SBC Ethics & Religious Liberties Commission, Swedish-American Hospital, Jackson-Madison County School System and surrounding School systems within the West Tennessee area, various churches in Tennessee and surrounding region |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Howell E. Jackson, U.S. Senator, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
I. B. Tigrett, President of Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Wiliam Lee Friedell, U. S. Navy Rear Admiral
Chris Rice, Christian Music Recording Artist and Dove Award Recipient
Kirby Atkins, Creator of Jimmy Neutron movie character
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