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Jackson, Tennessee 38305-3697

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Known for health sciences

Union University is a private institution in Jackson with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1243, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,990 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,815.

Established
1823
Motto
Religio et Eruditio
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II level
Division
Division II

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47%Acceptance
1243SAT Avg
1,637Students
8:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$53,990Earnings 10yr
$26,815Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Union University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1243

Reading & WritingMid: 630
540690
MathMid: 595
490650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1243

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,450
Room & Board$12,166
Books & Supplies$750
Total Cost of Attendance$55,790
Average Net Price$26,815
Median Debt at Graduation$20,714
Monthly Payment (10yr)$220

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,793
$30–48K$21,812
$48–75K$25,531
$75–110K$27,440
$110K+$29,835

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,815

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,666

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (97)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,637
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 14%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.9%
Freshman Retention86.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,505
8 Years$50,033
10 Years$53,990

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,400
Men
$57,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from TN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
121 mi(210 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
217 mi(376 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
287 mi(497 min)

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