Overview
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Located in Jackson, Tennessee, approximately 80 miles northeast of Memphis, Union University is a private Christian liberal arts institution affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. The university's suburban campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities, having undergone significant reconstruction after a 2008 tornado damaged much of the original campus. Union University maintains a strong focus on academic programs in nursing, education, and business, while also offering degrees in traditional liberal arts disciplines. The university operates a residential campus where most undergraduate students live in apartment-style housing complexes. Union competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bulldogs, participating in the Gulf South Conference.
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Union University is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Union University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#173 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#136 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#131 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1340 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $750 |
| Other Fees | $1,450 |
| Room and Board | $12,166 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,910 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,276 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 23% |
| General Studies | 19% |
| Education | 14% |
| Human Services | 6% |
| Business | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221971 IPEDS survey data for Union University.
Current students may use the Union University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025