Union University

Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Union University

Union University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Jackson, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,607 students. The acceptance rate is 60%. 66% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,990.

60%

Acceptance

$27,171

Net price

1,607

Enrollment

66%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

60%

Acceptance rate

1,256

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading600–710

SAT Math560–680

ACT Composite22–30

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,171

Average net price

$40,025

In-state tuition

$40,025

Out-of-state tuition

$12,780

Room & board

$750

Books & supplies

$58,363

Total cost of attendance

25%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$20,714

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$25,839

$30–48K

$26,181

$48–75K

$23,891

$75–110K

$27,841

$110K+

$30,373

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing21.8%

Business17.1%

Biology5.5%

Computer Science5.1%

Parks & Recreation4.8%

Communications4.4%

Education4.0%

Humanities4.0%

Social Sciences3.7%

Visual & Performing Arts3.7%

After Graduation

$53,990

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,505

Median earnings (6 yrs)

66%

Graduation rate

89%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$14,464

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,607

Total enrollment

13%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

White

65%

Black

13%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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