Union University

4-years Private College In Jackson, TN

Union University (referred to as Union) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Jackson, TN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Union University is $38,450. The school has a total enrollment of 2,731 and student to faculty ratio is 12.50% (8 to 1).The highest degree offered at Union University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$38,450 (2023)
Acceptance Rate52.55%
Student Population2,731
Test Scores1,230 (SAT) 27 (ACT)
Graduation Rate66%
Student to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
Union University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1948 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Union University is $38,450 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Union University is $11,953 for academic year 2021-2022. Union University offers the alternative tuition plans. 90 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,725 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Union University is 52.55% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.39%. The average SAT score is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 27. Union University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,731 students are attending at Union University (1,900 undergraduate students). There are 223 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 140 part-time faculty working for Union University. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 455 (full-time) and 187 (part-time). The graduation rate at Union University is 66% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 84% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Union University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Union University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Union University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Union University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Union University Mission Statement
Union University provides Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society.