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.

Course Topics

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 Selectivity

Union University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 520 to 680 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 640.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrollment

Union University, in 2007, had 3,235 students (2,746 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school 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."