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Union University

Union University is a small, private institution located in Jackson, tn. Founded in 1823, Union University offers undergraduate degrees in 97 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,731 undergraduates
cost $19,363 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Union University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 52.6%
SAT score average 1281
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Union University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational Administration and Supervision
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Education, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,363
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,740
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $7,220
Cost of attendance* $38,823
Average financial aid package $26,667
Estimated cost $12,156 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,363
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,740
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $7,220
Cost of attendance* $38,823
Average financial aid package $26,667
Estimated cost $12,156 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Union University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,731, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

2,726

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
46%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Union University, students love their Campus Ministries, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-3697
phone 731-668-1818
address www.uu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus ministries

Student government association

Student activities council

Students in free enterprise (sife)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Union University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Union University?

Union University is located in Jackson, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Union University? 

The acceptance rate for Union University is 53%.

What’s the average GPA for Union University?

The average high school GPA for Union University students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Union University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Union University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $155,292.

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