Union Commonwealth University
Old Classroom Building | |
Former name | Union College |
|---|---|
| Motto | Pro Deo Et Homine |
Motto in English | For God and Mankind |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1879 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | NAICU CIC |
| President | DJ Washington |
| Students | 1,203 |
| Undergraduates | 976 |
| Postgraduates | 227 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Colors | Orange & Black |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Appalachian |
| Website | unionky.edu |
Union Commonwealth University (formerly Union College) is a private university in Barbourville, Kentucky. The university was founded in 1879 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Union's approximately 825 undergraduate students represent 27 states and nine countries.
Union's 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus is in southeastern Kentucky. Approximately 44 percent of the students live in three residence halls and apartments on campus.