Union University

Union University Overview

Union University is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Jackson, Tennessee. Union University was founded in 1823 and the school presently has around 2,936 students per year, including 1,998 undergraduate students. Union University provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Union University!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Union University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Union University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Union University has fraternities and sororities.

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

2022 Union University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	58%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	14%
Tuition	$35,500
Percent of Need Met	60.3%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$28,944

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Is Union University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Union University offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Union University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Union University. The acceptance rate at Union University is 58%. Out of 2,503 applications received in 2022, 1,440 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Union University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 85% of students who start at Union University come back the next year. Union University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 68%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Union University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. 95% of graduates from Union University recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

The average starting salary for recent Union University grads is $36,377 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Union University'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 2022, the total market value of Union University's endowment was $53.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Union University spends about $21,716 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Union University

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 University meets 60.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $28,944 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,870 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Union University.

Based on this information, does Union University seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Union University a good school for you?

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Where is Union University?

Union University is located in the suburban setting of Jackson, Tennessee, less than an hour from Memphis.

If you are interested in seeing Union University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Jackson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McKellar-Sipes Regional.

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

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