B
Good
Score: 63/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

Union University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Jackson, Tennessee 38305
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B+
76/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
C+
57/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,674
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
47%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Union University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,990
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,505
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,714
Median debt at graduation
66%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,256
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
24.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Union University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,399$72,824-18%#921 of 966#848$17,437
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,201$63,234-7%#661 of 1176#447$27,147
Marketing$38,886$57,184-17%#429 of 516#368$22,729
Social Work$38,056$46,286-11%#357 of 420#312$26,647
Psychology—$44,056-13%#834 of 1027#663$26,506
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,320$41,226-22%#437 of 476#408—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Union University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $279,742
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,506/mo — vs ~$981/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38301 (6.9% cap, Jackson)

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🏆 Where Union University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10
Nurse Anesthetist
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,476 $19,476
Room $8,826
Board $4,340
Total Cost (On-Campus) $59,276 $59,276

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,674
Total Students
66%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 2%
Black 20%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Union University?
Union University has an acceptance rate of 47%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Union University?
Tuition at Union University is $19,476 for in-state students and $19,476 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Union University?
The graduation rate at Union University is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Union University a good school?
Union University has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Union University?
Union University has a total enrollment of 2,674 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology