Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Barbourville, Kentucky |
| Online | unionky.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Union College, located in the southeastern Kentucky town of Barbourville at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1879, the college operates on a 100-acre campus that combines historic brick buildings with modern academic facilities. Union maintains a selective admissions process and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, education, and nursing, while also providing several online degree completion options. The college provides traditional dormitory housing for its residential students and competes in the NAIA Mid-South Conference, where it fields teams known as the Bulldogs in multiple sports including basketball, soccer, and swimming.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Union College is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 955/1148 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,209 |
| Room and Board | $8,261 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,807 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 24% |
| Psychology | 14% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157863 IPEDS survey data for Union College.
Current students may use the Union College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024