Union University

Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers. Student Body: More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states and 33 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84% Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with Southern Baptist life. Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable service. In addition, wireless network access is available in all University buildings. Students receive a Union e-mail account and other services.