Union University Admission Requirements
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Union University Admission Overview
Union University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Union University admitted 60.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1390 / ACT 22-30. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Union University requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Union University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for Union University
Acceptance Rate
The Union University acceptance rate is 60.4%. Last year, 1,190 of 1,970 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Union University and can you get accepted?
Union University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Union University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.8. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Union University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.8Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Union University typically have around a 3.8 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades.
43% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Union University Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Union University requires SAT, ACT, or CLT scores from first-year applicants. A limited test-optional path covers no more than 5 percent of the entering class and is aimed at students with about a 3.0 GPA; anyone admitted that way joins the Keystone Program. Nursing, teacher education, and some scholarships still need scores. Union superscores the SAT, ACT, and CLT.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.uu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/academic-requirements/
Union University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1160-1390Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
15%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 560
- Composite 1160
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 680
- Composite 1390
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Union University typically score around a 1280 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1390) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 86th percentile nationally. Union University ranks #6 in the state of Tennessee and #235 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1390
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Union University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
78%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 18
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 27
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Union University typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 22–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Union University places #7 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 30
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
58% of Union University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Union University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Union University is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Union University is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 60.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221971.
GPA calculator: Union University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026