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Union Institute & University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cincinnati, OH

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$15,510

Avg tuition

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About Union Institute & University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Union Institute & University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 575, and admissions are selective. The university offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,510.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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809

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

7:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

38%

Black

23%

Hispanic

22%

Unknown

11%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

100% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

26

Total Online Enrollment

809

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

26% On-campus

74% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 86% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 71% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $15,510 $15,510
Graduate $16,692 $16,692

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,216
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,508
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $16,726 $16,726
Off-campus without family $29,434 $29,434
Off-campus with family $17,926 $17,926

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

100%

Institution Grant Aid

Information not available

Pell Grant

100%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $8,295
State Grant Aid $3,500
Institution Grant Aid Information not available
Pell Grant Aid $4,188

Financial Outlook

$17k

Average student debt after graduation

$64k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

11

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.