Union College

10 Interesting Facts about Union College

1. Union College was founded in 1879 by a group of ministers and civic leaders. It was originally established as a branch of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
2. The college is located on a 100-acre campus in Barbourville, Kentucky, which is about 60 miles south of Lexington.
3. Union College offers over 30 majors and minors in fields such as business, education, the arts, and the sciences.
4. The student-to-faculty ratio at Union College is 13:1, and the average class size is 16 students.
5. The college has a total enrollment of approximately 1,000 students, with a diverse student body representing multiple states and countries.
6. Union College is known for its strong commitment to experiential learning, with opportunities for internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research.
7. The college has a vibrant campus life, with over 30 student organizations and clubs, as well as a strong athletic program that includes 19 varsity sports teams.
8. Union College has a strong commitment to affordability, with low tuition rates and a number of scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
9. The college has a number of academic and leadership honors programs, as well as opportunities for service and community engagement.
10. Union College has a strong reputation for producing successful alumni, with notable graduates including a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a U.S. Congressman, and leaders in business, education, and the arts.

Tuition & Fee

Traditional Residential Student 2022-2023

All programs

African Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Art : History | Fine Arts
Asisan Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biological Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Dance
Data Analytics
Digital Media
Digital Studies
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Energy Studies
Engineering
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Policy
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
French Studies
Gender Sexuality and Women Studies
German Studies
Global and Popular Music
History
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Law and Humanities
Managerial Economics
Organizing Theme
Phisolophy
Physics
Public History
Religion Studies
Russian
Russian and east European studies
Science Technology and Society
Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Statistics
Studio fine arts
Theater

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

868 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

77