Union University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Southern Baptist
Location
Jackson, TN
Population
100,000
Website
http://www.uu.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,637
Men / Women
37% / 63%
White
63%
Black
25%
Hispanic
4%
Mixed
4%
Asian
2%
International
2%
Native American
0%
From State
64%
From Region
15%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
34%
Business & Economics
18%
Arts
7%
Life & Natural Sciences
6%
Education
3%
Computer Science
2%
Engineering
1%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$40,025
Est. Cost of Attendance
$58,363
10-Year ROI
$103,000
ROI Percentile
24th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-Out Rate
23%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,655 (59%)
Days Without Precipitation
258 (72%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
No
Acceptance Rate
43%
Yield (Unbound)
29%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 64 | #250 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 20 | #367 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
93%
SAT Range
1200
–
1350
SAT Math Range
560
–
680
SAT RW Range
600
–
710
ACT Range
22
–
30
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 175 | 31% / 69% | 3% | $47,850 | 96% | ||
| Computer Science | 5 +2 | 100% / 0% | 20% | $83,194 | 87 | — | |
| Computer Science | — — | — | — | $83,307 | 87 | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $81,020 | 86 | — | |
| Information Technology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $83,065 | 87 | — | |
| Chemistry | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $60,970 | 55 | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $65,896 | 66 | — | |
| Physics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $69,190 | 72 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $58,532 | 48 | — | |
| Biology | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $55,001 | 38 | — | |
| Conservation Biology | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $47,855 | 18 | — | |
| Molecular Biology | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 12% | $58,258 | 48 | — | |
| Zoology | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,818 | 16 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 11 — | 27% / 73% | 9% | $50,866 | 26 | — | |
| Economics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 33% | $70,937 | 75 | — | |
| Entertainment and Media Management | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $42,217 | 8 | — | |
| Sport Management | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $49,203 | 21 | — | |
| Applied Psychology | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $37,897 | 4 | — | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $47,512 | 17 | — | |
| Communication | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $47,304 | 17 | — | |
| Criminology | 5 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,306 | 22 | — | |
| Cultural Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,404 | 11 | — | |
| English | 8 +1 | 25% / 75% | 12% | $34,256 | 3 | 95% | |
| French | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,960 | 12 | — | |
| History | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $42,534 | 9 | — | |
| Journalism | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $47,675 | 18 | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 4 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,443 | 13 | 95% | |
| Linguistics | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,912 | 12 | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,285 | 13 | — | |
| Political Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $53,600 | 34 | — | |
| Psychology | 10 +3 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $35,790 | 3 | 97% | |
| Public Relations | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $54,145 | 35 | — | |
| Social Work | 18 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $42,856 | 9 | 98% | |
| Sociology | — — | — | — | $44,321 | 11 | — | |
| Spanish | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,841 | 12 | — | |
| Art Therapy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,634 | 28 | — | |
| Digital Media Design | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $48,345 | 19 | — | |
| Film Studies | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $35,847 | 3 | — | |
| Music | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $36,133 | 4 | — | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $36,213 | 4 | — | |
| Sound Arts | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $36,214 | 4 | — | |
| Studio Art | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | $34,300 | 3 | 94% | |
| Theatre | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $34,051 | 3 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAfee School of Business | 64 | 58% / 42% | 3% | $54,913 | 95% | ||
| Accounting | 15 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $62,827 | 59 | — | |
| Business | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $52,515 | 31 | — | |
| Business Administration | 10 — | 70% / 30% | 10% | $47,078 | 16 | 97% | |
| Entrepreneurship | — — | — | — | $54,074 | 35 | — | |
| Finance | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $74,550 | 80 | — | |
| International Business | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 100% | $52,408 | 30 | — | |
| Marketing | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $56,040 | 41 | 90% | |
| Organizational Leadership | 21 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $47,078 | 16 | 97% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 13 | 15% / 85% | 0% | $46,073 | 95% | ||
| Elementary Education | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,906 | 12 | 95% | |
| English Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $46,030 | 14 | — | |
| Mathematics Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,180 | 19 | — | |
| Physical Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,760 | 16 | — | |
| Spanish Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,027 | 14 | — | |
| Special Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $46,042 | 14 | — | |
| Teaching English as a Second Language | — — | — | — | $45,872 | 14 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Engineering | 5 | 100% / 0% | 20% | $88,224 | |||
| Electrical Engineering | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $91,002 | 92 | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 33% | $86,372 | 90 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 129 | 16% / 84% | 1% | $78,788 | 97% | ||
| Athletic Training | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $64,206 | 62 | — | |
| Nursing | 120 — | 14% / 86% | 1% | $79,882 | 85 | 97% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Theology and Missions | 22 | 59% / 41% | 0% | $43,196 | |||
| Biblical Languages | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,485 | 13 | — | |
| Christian Studies | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $43,432 | 10 | — | |
| Church Administration | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $42,853 | 9 | — | |
| Church Music | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $43,141 | 9 | — | |
| Missions | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $43,098 | 9 | — | |
| Urban Ministry | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $42,850 | 9 | — |