Union Institute & University
Location and Contact Information
440 E McMillan StCincinnati, OH 45206-1925
USA
Main Tel: (800) 486-3116
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Union Institute and University, also known as UI&U, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1964 and named The Union for Research and Experimentation in Higher Education. It was a consortium consisting of 10 liberal arts colleges. The university offers degrees to students in various fields of study including thematic studies, education studies, business management, social work, and maternal child health. Online options are also available for students.
The university's Regional academic centers are located throughout the United States including Brattleboro and Montpelier, Vermont; North Miami Beach, Florida; and Los Angeles and Sacramento, California.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, fine arts, family and social work, and liberal arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/Research Universities, Intensive.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,012 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Union Institute & University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 86% | $4,992 |
| Institutional Grant | 71% | $720 |
| Federal Grant | 71% | $4,003 |
| Pell Grant | 71% | $3,763 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $2,400 |
| State or Local Grant | 29% | $3,169 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 100% | $9,649 |
| Federal Loan | 100% | $9,649 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Union Institute & University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keystone College | La Plume, PA | 1,716 |
| 2 | San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | Calexico, CA | 971 |
| 3 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH | 2,674 |
| 4 | Dean College | Franklin, MA | 1,341 |
| 5 | Chowan University | Murfreesboro, NC | 952 |
| 6 | American International College | Springfield, MA | 3,112 |
| 7 | Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN | 6,939 |
| 8 | University of the Southwest | Hobbs, NM | 509 |
| 9 | City College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 470 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 547 | 24 |
| Master | 180 | 22 |
| Doctorate | 93 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 38 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,708 in 2009-2010 (1,848 full-time equivalent).
About 26% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 74% of the class.
Undergrads are 57% of enrolled students and graduate students are 43%.
Students under 25 years old represent 5% of the student body. About 46% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 83% are full-time and 17% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 95% All 96%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Union Institute & University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctorate, Professional Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
- Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections Administration
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Psychology