Union Institute & University

Union Institute & University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Cincinnati, Ohio. UI&U was founded in 1964 and now enrolls around 1,133 students a year, including 837 undergrads.

Planning to play sports? UI&U has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UI&U on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UI&U on the Student Life page.

Is UI&U a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what UI&U offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UI&U

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UI&U, around 92% return for their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook UI&U Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

UI&U's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. UI&U's endowment was valued at $800000 thousand in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, UI&U spends about $6,062 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UI&U

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UI&U. Based on this information, how does UI&U sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is UI&U a good school for you?

If Union Institute & University seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

Still Searching for Colleges?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

UI&U Community Forums

Then use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting admitted to some of the colleges and universities in the U.S.

Where is Union Institute & University Located?

UI&U is located in the urban setting of Cincinnati, Ohio.

If you want to see UI&U for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 71 to Cincinnati, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UI&U and Cincinnati are like without leaving home.

Considering Colleges in Ohio?

See a full list of colleges in Ohio and save your favorites to your college list.