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Union University

Union University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Jackson, TN metro with 1,891 students and a 60% acceptance rate.

Jackson, Tennessee · Private nonprofit · City, small · 1,891 students

NCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference

Admission rate

60%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,256

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$27,171

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

66%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

87%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$53,990

10 years after entry

Students

1,891

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$25,839
$30,001–48,000$26,181
$48,001–75,000$23,891
$75,001–110,000$27,841
Over $110,000$30,373

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse120
Organizational Leadership21
Social Work18
Accounting15
Fine/Studio Arts13
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11
Exercise Science and Kinesiology11
Psychology10
Show the other 55 majors
Business Administration and Management10
Marketing/Marketing Management10
Biology/Biological Sciences9
Athletic Training/Trainer9
English Language and Literature8
Molecular Biology8
Finance6
Urban Ministry6
Missions/Missionary Studies6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management6
Film/Cinema/Media Studies5
Political Science and Government5
Criminology5
Christian Studies5
Zoology/Animal Biology5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5
Computer and Information Sciences5
Journalism5
History4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies4
Elementary Education and Teaching4
Economics, Other3
Chemistry3
Conservation Biology3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Mechanical Engineering3
Special Education and Teaching3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance3
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other3
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Spanish Language Teacher Education2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering2
Linguistics2
Religious/Sacred Music2
Religious Institution Administration and Management2
Applied Psychology2
Music2
Sound Arts2
Broadcast Journalism1
Information Technology1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
French Language and Literature1
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Biochemistry1
Mathematics1
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other1
Physics1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Music Theory and Composition1
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other1
Art Therapy/Therapist1
Business/Commerce1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Jackson, TN

183,680 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Memphis International (MEM)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20

Elevation

474 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

28°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

4.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

66 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,150 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size