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Union University Teaching Programs

Union University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, TN. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Union University Rankings

Union University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 95	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#72 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#552 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Union University?

Contact details for Union University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-3697
Phone:	7316681818
Website:	www.uu.edu/
Admissions:	www.uu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uu.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Union University?

You can apply to Union University online at: https://www.uu.edu/applications/undergrad/

Union University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Union University

This is what Union University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Union University?

Union University has an acceptance rate of 60%, which means it is fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Union University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 710. Math scores were between 560 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1390. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Union University ranged between 22 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Union University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	709	422	60%
Women	1,261	768	61%

Can I Afford Union University?

The average net price after aid at Union University is $26,815. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,005
In-State Fees	$1,393
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,005
Out-of-State Fees	$1,393
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,398
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,398

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at Union University receive some form of financial aid (309 students).

Nearly 84% of students at Union University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,171 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,290.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Union University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,961 per year.

Union University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,050 students enrolled at Union University. Union University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,637 undergraduate students at Union University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Union University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	29
Black or African American	189
Hispanic	45
White	993
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	55
Non-Resident	26

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Union University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	232
Illinois	14
Alabama	12
Georgia	10
Mississippi	9

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Union University Graduate Student Diversity

783 of Union University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Union University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Union University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	271
Hispanic	18
White	394
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	31
Non-Resident	6

Online Learning at Union University

Union University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

382 undergraduate students at Union University took at least one online class — of those, 156 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 211 students took at least one online class and 451 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Union University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Union University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	8	20	47
Education, General	—	21	—	21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	6	—	—	6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	4	—	—	4
Special Education and Teaching	3	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Union University

Union University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Union University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.