Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
47.18%
SAT Average
1,243
ACT Range
22-29
Union University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 47.18%. This means approximately 472 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,637 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
47.18%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $38,450 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,450 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $55,790 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $26,815 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 25.21% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 47.05% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Union University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$38,450
Room and board
$12,166
Books and supplies
$750
Other expenses
$7,910
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$55,790
Average net price
$26,815
Average aid coverage
52%
$28,975 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Union University pays approximately $26,815 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Union University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Union University net price
$26,815
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Union University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $38,450 and average net price at $26,815. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$38,450
Current net price
$26,815
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
70.92%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,990
Undergraduates
1,637
10-Year Median Earnings - Union University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Union University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Union University?
Undergraduates
1,637
Completion rate
70.92%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
25.21%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
47.05%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 25.21% of Union University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 47.05% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Union University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Union University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Union University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Union University is listed at 1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-3697. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Union University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | 47.18% | $38,450 | $26,815 | $53,990 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
Similar Schools in Jackson
This local cluster focuses on nearby Jackson schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Jackson.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union University's acceptance rate?
Union University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 47.18%.
How much is Union University tuition?
Union University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $38,450.
What is Union University's average net price?
Union University's average net price in the local dataset is $26,815.
What does Union University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $24,793 for Union University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Union University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,990 for Union University.
Is Union University accredited?
Union University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Union University?
The local dataset lists 1,637 undergraduate students at Union University.
What percentage of Union University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Union University in the local dataset is 25.21%.
What is the federal loan rate at Union University?
The federal loan rate for Union University in the local dataset is 47.05%.
Where should I verify Union University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Union University or the latest official federal education data.