Union College, KY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Union College Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity17
Retention14
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Union College
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs29%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies14%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences2%
Admissions
Getting into Union College
56%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
497
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)476–533
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–533
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Union College
$27K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $37K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $37K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Union College
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$269
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 39% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 48% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 55% | 50% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Union College
64%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
30%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 30% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 8% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 47% | 52% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Union College
89%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$38K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $45K | $49K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Union College
1,003
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
214
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 15% | 14% |
Location Map
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