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Columbia Union College
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Columbia Union College Academics
Columbia Union College is a Christian college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools, as well as the Adventist Accrediting Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Columbia Union offers associate degrees in five areas. They currently award six baccalaureate degrees, including five concentrations in their Business Administration degree. In addition to these undergraduate programs, Columbia Union provides continuing education credits for Registered Nurses, as well as three master’s offerings. Columbia Union is well known for its strength in its music departments and its exceptionally high pass rate on its students nursing boards.
Columbia Union College Admissions
Columbia Union College, or CUC, has moved its application process online. In addition to a standard college application and transcript, CUC asks for an additional character recommendation form. They ask that it comes from a pastor, employer or coach, in order to enable the admissions office to get a clearer picture of who you are outside of your academics. CUC also requires a separate application for nursing students who are transferring into the college.
Regular applications should be received by beginning of August. The college does not provide for any early decision or early action applicants. Make sure to have your accompanying SAT I & SAT II scores in by the second week in August to complete your application.
Columbia Union College Financial Aid
Columbia Union College provides non need-based aid determined by: athletics, leadership, music/drama & academics. In addition, CUC provides state/district residency aid, determined by both need and merit. The financial aid office provides counseling and assistance in completion of FAFSA forms and applying for federal aid.
Columbia Union College Students
Geographically located a mile from Washington, D.C., all first-year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. About a third of the undergraduate population lives in college housing. In a trend that many colleges are moving away from, CUC freshman are allowed to have their own car on campus.
CUC also provides four individual housing options outside of standard dormitory living. These include men’s housing, women’s housing, apartments for married students and a wellness option, which maintains an alcohol- and smoke-free environment.
As the school is closely associated with Seventh-Day Adventists, the college emphasizes its spiritual environment and provides for separate housing dorms based upon gender. Halcyon Hall serves as the crux of female student life at CUC; Morrison Hall caters to the men of CUC’s community.
Columbia Union also affords its students many wonderful worship opportunities. At the center of campus worship is the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. The church serves as an important anchor in any CUC student’s life. Campus religious life is also fed by WGTS FM 91.9. As noted in its mission statement, WGTS FM 91.9 works to introduce CUC students into a relationship with Christian beliefs.
Columbia Union College Athletics
Columbia Union fields teams in several sports. The men compete under the title of the Pioneers, whereas the women’s teams take the field as the Lady Pioneers. In men’s and women’s sports, the Pioneers compete in the Division II Independents/USCAA conference. Men’s baseball won the USCAA National title in 2008. Additionally, the Pioneers are major contenders in men’s and women’s cross country and soccer. Outside of its intercollegiate sports teams, Columbia Union also proudly supports the Acro-Airs. Classified as a sports-acrobatics team, the Acro-Airs combine traditional gymnastics, cheerleading, & European-style acro-gymnastics. The team travels the nation to promote a drug-free lifestyle in accordance with the Seventh-Day Adventist belief system that founded Columbia Union College.
Information Summary
Ranks 1274th overall and 24th in Maryland
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
67.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$28,934 |
| Admission
Success rate |
83% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
23 / 973 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
59% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,091 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Takoma Park, MD 20912
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,498 (24,498 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,513 (2.52 people per house) |
| Families | 5,520 (3.21 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 9,419 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,284 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 59 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 338 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 11,224 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,607 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (business) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Columbia Union College?
Ranks 837th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $18,200 | $18,200 | $18,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $760 | $760 | $760 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $9,360 | $9,360 | $9,360 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $520 | $520 | $520 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $28,934 | $28,934 | $28,934 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $28,375 | $28,375 | $28,375 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $23,875 | $23,875 | $23,875 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $17,586  $19,375 |
$17,586  $19,375 |
$17,586  $19,375 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $950  $950 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,950  $6,559 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,050  $2,050 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,000  $6,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,050  $2,050 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,550  $3,550 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,241 (451 male / 790 female) |
| Admitted | 1,034 (364 male / 670 female) |
| Admission rate | 83% |
| First-time Enrollment | 140 (50 male / 90 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 140 (50 male / 90 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,091 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Columbia Union College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Columbia Union College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Division II Independents |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Division II Independents |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Division II Independents |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 958th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 27% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 21 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 23 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1218th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 74% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 390 / 493 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 373 / 480 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 763 / 973 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 440 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $3,564 |
| Board Fee | $2,995 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Columbia Union College Ranks 1467th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,730 | 92 |  53% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,260 | 32 |  19% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,620 | 162 |  94% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,284 | 125 |  73% |
| Any financial aid type | 162 |  94% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Columbia Union College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 23 | 45 | 68 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 176 | 365 | 541 |
Hispanic | 36 | 50 | 86 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 39 | 64 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 75 | 75 | 150 |
Race Unknown | 53 | 129 | 182 |
| Total | 388 | 703 | 1,091 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Columbia Union College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 26 | 46 | 72 |
Hispanic | 9 | 6 | 15 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 13 | 15 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 23 | 18 | 41 |
Race Unknown | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 69 | 89 | 158 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Columbia Union College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 34 | 44 | |
| 5 | 28 | 33 | |
| 4 | 18 | 22 | |
| 6 | 13 | 19 | |
| 7 | 11 | 18 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Columbia Union College Ranks 2372nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,578 ($47,030 male / $46,004 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 50 (28 male / 22 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 3 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 17 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,003,511 |
Columbia Union College Summary
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Columbia Union College is a liberal arts college located in Takoma Park, Maryland, USA. The school was once known as Washington Missionary College.
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