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Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, Kentucky 40906-1499

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Union Commonwealth University is a private institution in Barbourville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 965, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 736 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,002 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,906.

Established
1879
Motto
Pro Deo Et Homine
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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55%Acceptance
965SAT Avg
736Students
14:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$42,002Earnings 10yr
$23,906Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Union Commonwealth University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 965

Reading & WritingMid: 517
460560
MathMid: 535
460545

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1421

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

965

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,946
Room & Board$8,261
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$44,375
Average Net Price$23,906
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,372
$30–48K$15,306
$48–75K$25,500
$75–110K$44,375
$110K+$44,375

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,906

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
736
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 14%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.0%
Freshman Retention57.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,529
8 Years$40,549
10 Years$42,002

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,400
Men
$39,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#96

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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs and

Rankings

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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