by our College Data Analytics TeamUnion University is a private not-for-profit institution in Jackson, Tennessee enrolling 1,607 undergraduates. It accepts 60% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 66%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #751 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 15%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Union University ranks #751 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 15%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Union University was awarded 100 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, Union is ranked #751 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Union holds the #11 spot on the Best Colleges in Tennessee ranking.
See all of the rankings for Union University.
Union University has an acceptance rate of 60%, which means the school is serious about who it admits. Take your time in putting together a strong application that highlights why you are a good fit for Union.
About 15% of students accepted to Union submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 710. Math scores were between 560 and 680.
Union received ACT scores from 78% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 30.
Learn more about Union University admissions.
At Union, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 9 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Union University is 99%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Union University has a freshmen retention rate of 89%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Union for first-time, full-time students is 66%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Union University.
In the current academic year, there are 1,607 undergraduates at Union.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Union University.
The average net price of Union is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,839 | $26,181 | $23,891 | $27,841 | $30,373 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Union, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Union, approximately 42% of students took out student loans averaging $6,961 a year. That adds up to $27,844 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.6%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Union University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Union University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,990 in their early years. That’s great news for Union University students since it is 10% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Union University make the most money.
Union University is an private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Union University.
Contact details for Union University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-3697 |
| Phone: | 7316681818 |
| Website: | www.uu.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UnionUniversity/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UnionUniversity |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 24 majors graduated from Union University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 784 | NA |
| Nursing | 150 | $67,488 |
| Business Administration & Management | 102 | $56,425 |
| Social Work | 86 | $36,665 |
| Educational Administration | 52 | $69,858 |
| General Education | 28 | $42,103 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 26 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 26 | $36,483 |
| Health & Physical Education | 22 | NA |
| Accounting | 19 | NA |
538 students took at least one online class at Union University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Union University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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