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Union University
Union University says yes to 60.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $53,990 median earnings.
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Union University sits in Jackson proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $72,824 four years out. 24.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,607 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1340 — above the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Union University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Union University received 3,012 applications and admitted 1,421 (47.2%), with 323 enrolling.
You can apply to Union University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1030 and 1340; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 620 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Union University compares
| Union University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 60.4% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,025 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,990 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Union University: $53,990 median at year ten, versus $48,382 across Tennessee institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $40,025 regardless of where you're from. At Union University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,607 — Union University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
66% graduate within six years. Roughly 34% don't — ask a Union University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Union University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,824 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,234 |
| Marketing | $57,184 |
| Social Work | $46,286 |
| Psychology, General | $44,056 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,226 |
Median earnings for these 6 Union University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,990 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 60 additional Union University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Union University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 60.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Union University's acceptance rate?
47.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,421 admitted from 3,012 applicants.
How much does Union University cost?
At Union University, published tuition is $40,025 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Union University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Union University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,990 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Tusculum University — 72.2% admitted
- Trevecca Nazarene University — 69.4% admitted
- Tennessee Technological University — 76.1% admitted
- Tennessee State University — 70.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.