Union University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church
Main Campus
Union University Rankings
Affordability36
Selectivity62
Retention73
Graduation49
Earnings36
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Union University
80%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing26%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education6%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs31%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Union University
57%
Admission Rate
610
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–670
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–690
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Union University
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $25K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $31K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Union University
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Union University
88%
Retention Rate
22%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 65% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 67% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 55% | 50% |
| Other race | 67% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Union University
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Union University
2,061
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
1,063
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 25% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Union University, TN
Empire Beauty School-Jackson
3 miles, S
Lane College
4 miles, SE
Jackson State Community College
5 miles, SE
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
6 miles, SW