Union University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Jackson, TN
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,713

Location Jackson, Tennessee
Website uu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist

Best Colleges Rank

#182

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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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Ratings

Union University is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Union University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/30
GPA 3.8

Acceptance Rate

60.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 30.1%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,025

Costs for Union University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,025
Books and Supplies		$750
Other Fees		$1,525
Room and Board		$12,780
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,576
Total One Year Cost		$59,656

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Union University are Health Professions, General Studies, and Education. 23% of students major in Health Professions, 19% in General Studies, and 14% in Education.