Union University — College Profile

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Location

Jackson, TN, 38305-3697 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MEM · Memphis

77 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$58,363

Avg net price

$27,171

Room & board

$12,780

Tuition

$40,025

Books & supplies

$750/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$25,839

$30–48k

$26,181

$48–75k

$23,891

$75–110k

$27,841

$110k+

$30,373

Admissions

Admit rate

60%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1256

Reading 600–710

Math 560–680

ACT midpoint

Composite 22–30

English 21–31

Math 18–27

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

68%

1st-yr retention

89%

Transfer-out rate

16%

Consumer completion

64%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

67%

Transferred

26%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

Median earnings (6yr)

$45,505

Median earnings (10yr)

$53,990

Median debt

$20,714

Monthly loan payment

$220

Debt range (25th–75th)

$9,500–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$33,000

Student Body

Men 37%Women 63%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

25%

First-generation

33%

Median family income

$39,416

Independent students

49%

Avg age at entry

26.0

Part-time students

13%

Race & ethnicity

White

65%

Hispanic

Black

13%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

11%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$45,505

10 years after entry

$53,990

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115

Business Administration, Management and Operations36

Social Work25

Psychology, General17

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities14

Biology, General14

Fine and Studio Arts13

Accounting and Related Services13

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology12

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11

Political Science and Government8

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7

English Language and Literature, General6

Zoology/Animal Biology6

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Institutional

Endowment

$60M

Classification

Doctoral/Professional

Full-time faculty

99%

Avg faculty salary

$8,181/mo

Instructional spend/student

$14,464