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Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, Kentucky 40906-1499

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

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

Plan Your Visit

55%Acceptance

965SAT Avg

736Students

14:1Student:Faculty

36%Grad Rate

$42,002Earnings 10yr

$23,906Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 965

Reading & WritingMid: 517

460560

MathMid: 535

460545

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19

1421

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

57%

Below Average

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

10 Years$42,002

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#96

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs and

WomenLacrosseBasketball also

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

168 mi(291 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

205 mi(355 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

218 mi(378 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati156 mi

BNA Nashville163 mi

CLT Charlotte200 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA780 mi · ~22h 32m drive

New York, NY594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Hartford, CT687 mi · ~19h 51m drive

Providence, RI748 mi · ~21h 37m drive

Albany, NY669 mi · ~19h 20m drive

Syracuse, NY591 mi · ~17h 4m drive

Rochester, NY546 mi · ~15h 46m drive

Buffalo, NY493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Philadelphia, PA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Pittsburgh, PA324 mi · ~9h 22m drive

Harrisburg, PA445 mi · ~12h 51m drive

Newark, NJ587 mi · ~16h 57m drive

Washington, DC399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Baltimore, MD429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

Atlanta, GA218 mi · ~6h 18m drive

Charlotte, NC205 mi · ~5h 55m drive

Raleigh, NC302 mi · ~8h 43m drive

Miami, FL798 mi · ~23h 3m drive

Orlando, FL594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Tampa, FL622 mi · ~17h 58m drive

Nashville, TN168 mi · ~4h 51m drive

New Orleans, LA596 mi · ~17h 13m drive

Richmond, VA358 mi · ~10h 21m drive

Chicago, IL399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Detroit, MI380 mi · ~10h 59m drive

Minneapolis, MN743 mi · ~21h 28m drive

St. Louis, MO365 mi · ~10h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO602 mi · ~17h 23m drive

Indianapolis, IN235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Columbus, OH219 mi · ~6h 20m drive

Cleveland, OH341 mi · ~9h 51m drive

Milwaukee, WI476 mi · ~13h 45m drive

Dallas, TX784 mi · ~22h 39m drive

Houston, TX824 mi · ~23h 48m drive

Austin, TX917 mi · ~26h 29m drive

San Antonio, TX987 mi · ~28h 31m drive

Los Angeles, CA1933 mi · ~55h 51m drive

San Francisco, CA2103 mi · ~60h 45m drive

San Diego, CA1900 mi · ~54h 53m drive

Seattle, WA2076 mi · ~59h 58m drive

Portland, OR2081 mi · ~60h 7m drive

Denver, CO1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive

Phoenix, AZ1604 mi · ~46h 20m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI4486 mi · ~129h 36m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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