Bethel University
McKenzie, TN
60% admitted · $13,267/yr after aid
Union University
Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,995
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $58,910
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Union University is a private nonprofit college in Jackson, TN with 1,607 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, and admitted students average 1256 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,995 per year ($18,712 for families earning under $30,000). 75% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,910 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,012
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,421
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–710
200800
SAT Math560–680
200800
ACT Composite22–30
136
What Union University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,191
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,470
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,712
- $30–48k$19,952
- $48–75k$20,127
- $75–110k$21,964
- $110k+$27,930
Get a personal estimate with Union University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings
- $58,910
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,607
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White65%
- Hispanic3%
- Black13%
- Asian2%
Union University FAQ
What is Union University's acceptance rate?+
Union University admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Union University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1256.
What ACT score do you need for Union University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–30.
Is Union University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Union University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,012 students applied to Union University and 1,421 were admitted; 323 enrolled.
Does Union University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Union University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Union University require an essay?+
Union University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Union University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,191 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,995.
What is Union University's graduation rate?+
75% 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 221971 · How we use this data
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