Union University

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About Union University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Union University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Jackson, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,891, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 47%. The university offers 91 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,476.

Jackson, TN

$19,476

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

47%

Acceptance Rate

87%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

71%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1340

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

42%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

62%

Unknown

9%

Black

20%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

1,127

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold17% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold20% online

Master'sCheck Bold19% online

DoctorateCheck Bold27% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

21%

State Grant Aid

58%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,032
State Grant Aid$5,601
Institution Grant Aid$24,006
Pell Grant Aid$4,822

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

6.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Theology And Religious Vocations.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.