| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Seventh Day Adventists |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Pioneers |
Statement of Mission
Columbia Union College, a Seventh-day Adventist institution in suburban Washington, D.C., offers undergraduate and graduate traditional and non-traditional programs in the sciences, humanities, and professions.
The heart of Columbia Union College is a Christocentric vision that affirms the goodness of life, the value of earth, and the dignity of all peoples and cultures. The mission of the college, carried out in the spirit of this vision, is:
� To develop talent through an ethos of excellence.
� To embrace the adventure of truth.
� To make learning a pleasure and joy.
� To link scholarship and service.
� To seize the challenge and opportunity of the nation�s capital.
� To produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership to their communities.
Columbia Union College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Takoma Park, Maryland, USA. Columbia Union College, (CUC) offers more than 40 majors to its nearly 1100 students. Students come from around the country and around the world—40 states and 47 different countries—for its distinctive pre-law, pre-medicine, nursing, education, business, religion, music, and science programs. More than 150 employees serve the student body, creating a 13:1 student instructor ratio. CUC utilizes the city of Washington, D.C. as an extension of the classroom, and career-boosting internships in prestigious companies and government offices are a regular part of the challenging academic environment.
CUC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the Adventist Accrediting Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Professional accreditations include the Department of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the Maryland State Department of Education.
The college offers undergraduate Associate and Bachelors degrees, as well as several Certificate programs. Graduate programs include the following: MBA, Masters of Nursing with Business Leadership, and Masters of Religion. Adult evening courses towards accelerated bachelors degree programs are also available from the School of Graduate and Professional Services.
Established in 1904 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Columbia Union College is open to people of all faiths and includes community service as part of its curriculum. The school was once known as Washington Missionary College.
The current president of the college is Dr. Weymouth Spence, who has announced plans for structural changes to revitalize the school. The changes are described in detail in a document called The Plan. President Spence succeeded Dr. Randal Wisbey, who left in 2007 to become the president of sister institution, La Sierra University. The resident agent is The Corporation Trust, Inc., in Baltimore, MD.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 51% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Division II Independents) Baseball (Division II Independents) Track (Division II Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 17,586 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,514 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,072 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,367 | 53% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,055 | 21% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,093 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,446 | 82% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 47% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 67% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 360, Math: 370 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 480 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 22% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
