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Union University

Union University

Jackson, TN · City · 1,607 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University is a highly ranked, private evangelical Christian institution renowned for its rigorous integration of faith and learning, particularly within its prestigious School of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and McAfee School of Business. The campus culture is defined by a supportive, Christ-centered community where students actively engage in weekly chapel services, local mission projects, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. What truly sets Union apart is its unique undergraduate residential experience—featuring apartment-style housing with private bedrooms for all students—combined with a remarkable 98% post-graduation career and graduate school placement rate.


Wikipedia:Union University is a private Baptist university in Jackson, Tennessee, with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. The university is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. It was established in 1875 as "Southwestern Baptist University" on the campus of the former West Tennessee College. It absorbed the Hall-Moody Junior College of Martin, Tennessee.

Location
Jackson, TN, 38305-3697 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
77 mi away
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 600710
Math 560680
ACT midpoint
27
Composite 2230
English 2131
Math 1827
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%
4-yr on-time completion
60%
1st-yr retention
89%
Transfer-out rate
16%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
67%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
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%
9
:
1
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
3%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
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
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$8,181/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,464
Federal loan rate
42%

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