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Columbia Union College
- 7600 Flower Ave
- Takoma Park, MD 20912
- OPEID College Code: 00206700
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- General Phone: (301) 891-4000
- President: Dr. Weymouth Spence
- Website: www.cuc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,068
- College Mascot: Pioneers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Seventh Day Adventists
- Mission Statement
- Statement of Mission
Columbia Union College is a learning community committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. This cosmopolitan institution challenges students to seize the opportunities for learning in the nation's capital in order to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cuc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 451 | 790 | 1,241 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 364 (81%) | 670 (85%) | 1,034 (83%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 50 (14%) | 90 (13%) | 140 (14%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 92 | 74% |
| ACT ® Exam | 33 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 390 | 493 |
| SAT ® Math | 373 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | 380 | 503 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 48% | 17% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,519 | $3,784 | $4,064 | $6,331 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 13 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 460 | 413 | 340 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,375 | $18,439 | $17,586 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,375 | $18,439 | $17,586 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,559 | $6,247 | $5,950 |
| Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,550 | $2,050 | $3,550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,934 | $27,686 | $26,536 |
| Out of State | $28,934 | $27,686 | $26,536 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,375 | $27,439 | $26,586 |
| Out of State | $28,375 | $27,439 | $26,586 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,875 | $22,939 | $22,086 |
| Out of State | $23,875 | $22,939 | $22,086 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,068 Undergraduate: 992 Graduate: 76
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 401 Female: 667
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 373 Female: 619
- Graduate Gender Male: 28 Female: 48
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 710 Part-Time: 358
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 700 Part-Time: 292
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 10 Part-Time: 66
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 525 | 49% |
| Asian | 74 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 10% |
| White | 148 | 14% |
| Unknown | 215 | 20% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 186 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 212 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 187 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 125 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 90 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 73 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 119 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 58 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 148 | 129 | 19 |
| Faculty Status | 55 | 52 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 54 | 51 | 3 |
| Primarily Instruction | 54 | 51 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 35 | 27 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 36 | 29 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,783 (9) | $53,503 (4) | $50,407 (5) |
| Professor | $57,946 (3) | $57,157 (2) | $59,525 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $50,584 (1) | $50,584 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,982 (4) | $49,115 (1) | $48,938 (3) |
| Instructor | $45,696 (1) | - (-) | $45,696 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,790 (42) | $57,737 (25) | $55,396 (17) |
| Professor | $62,438 (15) | $62,466 (11) | $62,362 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $56,432 (10) | $56,481 (6) | $56,360 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,957 (15) | $52,910 (7) | $52,998 (8) |
| Instructor | $44,958 (2) | $47,049 (1) | $42,866 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,404 (51) | $48,104 (29) | $46,480 (22) |
| Professor | $52,230 (18) | $52,040 (13) | $52,724 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $46,574 (11) | $46,837 (7) | $46,114 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,519 (19) | $44,019 (8) | $44,883 (11) |
| Instructor | $39,755 (3) | $38,495 (1) | $40,385 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $268,000 | $135,500 | $132,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 184 | 102 | 82 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 171 | 97 | 74 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Gymnastics | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Soccer | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 27% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 34% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
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