Union University

Jackson, TN · Small city

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Acceptance rate
60.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$27,171
Sticker price $58,363
Graduation rate
66%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$53,990
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
60.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,012
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,421
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
323
Yield (admitted who enroll)
23%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
45%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
51%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–710
SAT math, middle 50%
560–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
11% / 80%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$25,839
Family income $30–48k$26,181
Family income $48–75k$23,891
Family income $75–110k$27,841
Family income $110k+$30,373
Full sticker price (per year)
$58,363
Tuition & fees – in-state
$40,025
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$40,025
Median debt at graduation
$20,714
Students with federal loans
42%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
66%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$53,098
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$53,990

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,607
Graduate students
779
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Full-time faculty
99%

Undergraduate diversity

White65%
Black13%
Unknown11%
Two or more3.7%
Hispanic3.0%
International1.9%
Asian1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions22%
Business & Marketing17%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.5%
Computer & Information Sciences5.1%
Public Administration & Social Services5.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness4.8%
Communication & Journalism4.4%
Education4.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver
Main phone
(731) 668-1818
Address
1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-3697

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.