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Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $11,010
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings
- $46,405
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Union Commonwealth University is a private nonprofit college in Barbourville, KY with 746 undergraduates. It admits 63% of applicants, and admitted students average 980 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,010 per year ($10,100 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,405 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 834
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 459
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 43%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite15–22
136
What Union Commonwealth University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $44,272
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $31,809
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,100
- $30–48k$9,603
- $48–75k$9,983
- $75–110k$14,340
- $110k+$16,558
Get a personal estimate with Union Commonwealth University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Freshman retention
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $46,405
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,744
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 746
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 54%
- White49%
- Hispanic4%
- Black18%
- Asian1%
Union Commonwealth University FAQ
What is Union Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?+
Union Commonwealth University admits 63% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Union Commonwealth University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–22.
Is Union Commonwealth University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Union Commonwealth University?+
In Fall 2023, 834 students applied to Union Commonwealth University and 459 were admitted; 198 enrolled.
Does Union Commonwealth University consider legacy status?+
No. Union Commonwealth University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Union Commonwealth University require an essay?+
Union Commonwealth University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Union Commonwealth University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $44,272 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,010.
What is Union Commonwealth University's graduation rate?+
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157863 · How we use this data
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