Union University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,520

29.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,660

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.18%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

52.9%

2,660 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,930

73.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.3%

233 Graduates

About

Union University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Union University were Registered Nursing (159 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (57 degrees), and Social Work (29 degrees).

In 2021, 1,008 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Union University. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (701 degrees), 3.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (225 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Union University is $15,520, which is $−13,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Union University is $15,520, which is $−13,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,660.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Union University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Union University was $15,520. The cost of tuition at Union University is $−13,472 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Union University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,660

2021 Value

2.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Union University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,660. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Union University grew by 2.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Union University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,500

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Union University was of $10,500 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.44% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Union University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Union University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Union University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.18%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Union University was 1.18%, which represents 11 out of the 936 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Union University received 2,660 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.27% annual growth. Out of those 2,660 applicants, 1,407 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,930 students enrolled at Union University in 2021. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Union University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,407

Accepted Out of 2,660

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Union University was 52.9% (1,407 admissions from 2,660 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 57.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.27%, while admissions declined by −2.29%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Union University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Union University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Union University had a total enrollment of 2,930 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Union University is 2,160 students and the part-time enrollment is 770. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Union University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Union University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.5% White, 21.3% Black or African American, 2.66% Asian, 1.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Union University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.7%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Female (7.22%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.3%) and White Male (19.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Union University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,930 students. The full-time enrollment at Union University is 2,160 and the part-time enrollment is 770. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Union University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Union University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Union University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Union University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Union University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,889 enrolled students
Black or African American
625 enrolled students
Asian
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Union University is 64.5% White, 21.3% Black or African American, 2.66% Asian, 1.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 211 students (7.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 424 more women than men received degrees from Union University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Union University is white (701 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (225 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Union University is Registered Nursing (159 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (57 degrees) and Social Work (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Union University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (32 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (107 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,650,667 people), Registered nurses (1,385,072 people), Secondary school teachers (414,553 people), Education administrators (272,354 people), and Social workers, all other (192,467 people).

The most specialized majors at Union University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (32 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (107 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), EDUCATION. (161 degrees), and Health (284 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Union University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (32 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (107 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), EDUCATION. (161 degrees), and Health (284 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,896,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,596,858 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (369,552 people), Outpatient care centers (302,207 people), and Offices of physicians (222,938 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Union University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
159 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
57 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Union University was Registered Nursing with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Union University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

292

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

716

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 292 degrees were awarded to men at Union University, which is 0.408 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (716).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Union University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Union University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.05 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Union University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.95 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Union University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Union University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.858% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
701 degrees awarded
Black or African American
225 degrees awarded
Asian
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Union University is white (701 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (225 degrees).

2.58% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
474 degrees awarded
White Male
227 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
190 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Union University is white female (474 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (227 degrees).

Operations

Union University has an endowment valued at nearly $54.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 985k (1.8%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Union University had a total salary expenditure of 65M. Union University employs 85 Professors, 75 Assistant professors and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at Union University are Male Professor (62), Female Assistant professor (43), and Male Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Union University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Endowment

$54.6M

2021 Endowment

20.3%

growth from 2020

Union University has an endowment valued at about $54.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Union University grew 20.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $333M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Union University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.3M

2021 Salaries

0.498%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Union University paid a median of $35.3M in salaries, which represents 54.3% of their overall expenditure ($65M) and a 0.498% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.1M

Instructional Salaries

219

Number of Employees

In 2021, Union University paid a total of $17.1M to 219 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Union University were Professor with 85 employees, Assistant professor with 75 employees, and Associate professor with 47 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Union University were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Union University was Male Professor with 62 employees, Female Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Union University.