Union University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Union University is a private research university in Jackson, Tennessee, enrolling about 1,607 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 60.41% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,990 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,025
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,171 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 60.41% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,607 87.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.96%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 32.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1256
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,135
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,012
- Room & Board: $12,780 annual estimate
Union University: what the data shows
Common questions about Union University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Union University?
Union University is located in Jackson, TN (ZIP 38305-3697).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Union University public or private?
Union University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Union University cost?
Published tuition: $40,025.
Average net price after aid: $27,171.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,839 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,181 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,891 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,841 |
| $110,001+ | $30,373 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $160,100.
How hard is it to get into Union University?
Admission rate: 60.41%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1256 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Union University?
Total enrollment: 1,607 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,135 students.
Graduate enrollment: 779 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Union University?
150%-time completion rate: 65.96%.
First-year retention: 89.0%.
What do graduates of Union University earn?
Median earnings: $45,505 six years after entry; $53,990 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,714.
24.54% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Union University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (120 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (84 completions)
- Social Work (72 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (40 completions)
- Nurse Anesthetist (28 completions)
- Pharmacy (27 completions)
- Accounting (25 completions)
- Education, General (21 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (21 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Union University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 60.41%; completion rate 65.96%; median earnings $53,990 at 10 years; net price $27,171. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,025
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Union University was $40,025.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,171
2024 Value
In 2024 Union University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,171.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$108,684 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,171 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$160,100 4-Year Tuition
$12,780 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$750 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$53,555 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$214,220 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Union University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Union University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Union University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,880 | $26,880 | $21,779 |
| 2014 | $28,150 | $28,150 | $24,077 |
| 2015 | $29,190 | $29,190 | $24,569 |
| 2016 | $30,330 | $30,330 | $25,437 |
| 2017 | $31,510 | $31,510 | $22,839 |
| 2018 | $32,610 | $32,610 | $27,551 |
| 2019 | $33,750 | $33,750 | $28,249 |
| 2020 | $34,630 | $34,630 | $29,990 |
| 2021 | $35,510 | $35,510 | $27,475 |
| 2022 | $36,880 | $36,880 | $28,533 |
| 2023 | $38,450 | $38,450 | $26,815 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60.41% Acceptance Rate
3,012 Total Applicants
1,421 Students Admitted
323 First-Time Students Enrolled
22.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1256
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Union University reported total enrollment of about 1,607 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.3%), Black or African American (13.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.6%). About 24.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Union University in 2024 is 1,607 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,135 students. Graduate enrollment is about 779 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.11% 100% Completion Time
65.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.11% of students graduating from Union University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Social Work: 7% male / 93% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Union University.
Return on Investment
$20,714 Median Student Debt
$53,990 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
396.76% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Union University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 81 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 120 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 84 completions
3. Social Work: 72 completions
4. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 40 completions
5. Nurse Anesthetist: 28 completions
6. Pharmacy: 27 completions
7. Accounting: 25 completions
8. Education, General: 21 completions
9. Organizational Leadership: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Union University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Union University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Union University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,181
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,464
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Union University is a private non-profit institution located in Jackson, TN, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 1,607 students. Student body composition includes White (65.3%), Black or African American (13.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.6%). The admission rate is 60.41%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1256. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.96%. Approximately 24.54% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Jackson, TN 38305-3697
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 81 distinct degree programs, Union University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Union University located?
Union University is located in Jackson, TN.
What is Union University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Union University is 60.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,012 applicants and 1,421 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Union University cost?
Reported tuition is $40,025 and average net price is $27,171 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,780 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Union University?
Union University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,135 students, White (65.3%), Black or African American (13.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Union University?
About 32.5% of students at Union University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Union University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Union University reports midpoint SAT about 1256 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Union University earn?
Median earnings are $45,505 six years after entry and $53,990 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Union University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Union University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,714.
Is Union University public or private?
Union University is a private nonprofit institution located in Jackson, TN.
Is Union University an HBCU?
No. Union University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Union University a tribal college?
No. Union University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Jackson, Tennessee city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.