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Atlantic Union College
- 338 Main St
- South Lancaster, MA 01561
- OPEID College Code: 00211900
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- General Phone: (978) 368-2000
- President: Norman Wendth
- Website: www.auc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 562
- College Mascot: Flames
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Seventh Day Adventists
- Mission Statement
- Atlantic Union College is a Christian Liberal Arts college in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. As a diverse learning community, its mission is to develop the whole person by inspiring faith in a loving Creator God and encouraging a passion for knowledge, truth, and service to humanity.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 33% | 16% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,041 | $1,845 | $867 | $2,308 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 206 | 190 | 189 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,080 | $14,380 | $13,500 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,080 | $14,380 | $13,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,500 | $2,000 | $6,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,980 | $21,480 | $20,600 |
| Out of State | $23,980 | $21,480 | $20,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,980 | $21,480 | $20,600 |
| Out of State | $23,980 | $21,480 | $20,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,480 | $21,480 | $20,600 |
| Out of State | $23,480 | $21,480 | $20,600 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 562 Undergraduate: 551 Graduate: 11
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 203 Female: 359
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 203 Female: 348
- Graduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 11
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 434 Part-Time: 128
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 429 Part-Time: 122
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 279 | 50% |
| Asian | 16 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 21% |
| White | 122 | 22% |
| Unknown | 29 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 69 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 135 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 149 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 91 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 43 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 19 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 36 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 104 | 91 | 13 |
| Faculty Status | 36 | 31 | 5 |
| Tenured Faculty | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 36 | 31 | 5 |
| Primarily Instruction | 34 | 29 | 5 |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,802 (29) | $45,504 (16) | $37,246 (13) |
| Professor | $45,400 (10) | $48,865 (6) | $40,203 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $42,205 (2) | $37,946 (1) | $46,464 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,639 (17) | $44,103 (9) | $34,616 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,203 (29) | $37,231 (16) | $30,475 (13) |
| Professor | $37,146 (10) | $39,981 (6) | $32,894 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $34,532 (2) | $31,047 (1) | $38,017 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $32,432 (17) | $36,085 (9) | $28,323 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 12%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 98% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 100% |
| Female | 97% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 7 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
