Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University
Old Classroom Building
Former name
Union College
Motto
Pro Deo Et Homine
Motto in English
For God and Mankind
TypePrivate university
Established1879 (1879)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Academic affiliations
NAICU
CIC
PresidentDJ Washington
Students1,324 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates775
Postgraduates549
Location, ,
United States
Colors   
Orange & Black
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NAIAAppalachian
Websiteunionky.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 1,324 students represent 31 states and 33 countries.

Union's 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus is in southeastern Kentucky. Approximately 30 percent of students live in three residence halls and apartments on campus.