The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Located in Barbourville, Kentucky, Union College is a liberal arts institution affiliated with the Methodist Church. The school strives to better the health of the Appalachian region by promoting students' spiritual and academic journeys. Students can study academic programs like Health & Physical Education, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Religious Studies.
Among Union College's course offerings are the following healthcare-related courses:
The Edna Jenkins Mann School of Nursing at Union College offers a pre-licensure Nursing program and an RN to BSN Nursing program. The school has two simulation labs, including one that simulates maternity patients and labor and delivery. The Nursing programs teach students to take a holistic approach to nursing.
The program will give students from Barbourville Independent, Knox Central, and Lynn Camp high schools the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school.
Union Commonwealth University employees, both full time and part time, are eligible for a certain amount of tuition-free credit hours at the university for both undergraduate and graduate classes.
Martin Williamson donated a six-figure amount to the college for the project. In recent years, he has also donated money for lights for the football and soccer field.