At a glance
Average net price
$27,171
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.0%
Admission rate
60%
Undergrad size
1,607
In-state tuition
$40,025
Out-of-state tuition
$40,025
Cost of attendance
$58,363
Median earnings (10y)
$53,990
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,256
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 89.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (29%), humanities & arts (28%), business (16%).
- STEM11%
- Health29%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services4%
- Health professions28.6%~460 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.1%~258 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts7.0%~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology5.3%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.4%~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.9%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology2.9%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.8%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.1%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 285 | $58,095 | $29,127 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 176 | $69,081 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 136 | $40,212 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 95 | $39,743 | $33,333 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 82 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 71 | $87,726 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 66 | $46,732 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 62 | $76,963 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 54 | $42,103 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 54 | $26,951 | $39,415 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 45 | — | $20,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 39 | $73,416 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 29 | $36,483 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $26,900 | $26,506 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 25 | $36,766 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $28,217 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Union University
Union University is a mid-sized institution located in Jackson, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,607 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Union University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,171 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,025 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,363 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 89.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,990 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Union University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Union University accepts 60% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,256. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Jackson, Tennessee (city), Union University draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Union University
Q.How much does Union University cost?
The average net price at Union University is $27,171 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,363.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Union University?
Union University has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Union University?
Union University admits 60% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Union University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Union University graduate earns $53,990 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Union University?
Published tuition is $40,025 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Union University located?
Union University is located in Jackson, Tennessee (ZIP 38305).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Union University at their official website.