Union University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Jackson, Tennessee with 1,607 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, costs an average of $22,995 a year after grants and graduates 75% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Union University acceptance rate and admissions
Union University admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 710, math 560 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Union University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $41,470 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,600 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $57,191 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,995 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,995 a year after grants and scholarships, $34,196 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Union University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Union University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 75% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $58,910 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Union University majors and what graduates earn
Union University awarded bachelor's degrees in 59 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($72,824).
All 59 majors at Union University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Union University
13 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 13 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 74 | $88,489 | $46,982 |
| Social work | Master's | 54 | $47,584 | $41,000 |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 37 | $197,588 | $219,250 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 27 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 21 | $50,272 | $55,600 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 20 | $84,823 | $92,773 |
| Nursing | Master's | 17 | $105,916 | $41,116 |
| Accounting | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 8 | $52,499 | n/a |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,607 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 38% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Union University?
Union University admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Union University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $41,470. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,995 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Union University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 710 in reading and writing and 560 to 680 in math, and 22 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Union University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Union University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Union University?
75% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Union University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,910 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.