Union College

Union College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Barbourville, KY. Union College was founded in 1879 and now enrolls around 1,140 students a year, including 946 undergrads. Union College provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Union College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Union College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Union College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Union College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Union College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Union College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Union College on the Student Life page.

2021 Union College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	0%
Tuition	$27,900

Is Union College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Union College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Union College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Union College. Union College admitted 55% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 1,357 students applied to Union College and 742 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Union College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Union College, around 63% return for their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Union College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Union College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $22.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Union College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Union College meets 58% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $23,286 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Union College. Based on this information, how does Union College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Union College a good school for you?

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Where is Union College?

Union College is located in the small town setting of Barbourville, KY.

If you want to see Union College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Barbourville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass Airport (Lexington, KY).

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Union College and Barbourville are like without leaving home.

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