Overview

Union University is a University institution located in Jackson, TN.

Location & Contact

Address 1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN  38305-3697
United States

Contact Mrs. Connie Teel
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: cteel@uu.edu
Phone: 731-661-5576
Fax: 731-661-5589

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Conservation Biology
Molecular Biology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Sales And Marketing Operations/marketing And Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Audio Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Pharmacy
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Religious Institution Administration And Management
Religious/sacred Music
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Urban Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other
Conducting
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Sound Arts
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,958

Applied

1,178

Accepted

1,934

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,252

Females Applied

759

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

706

Males Applied

419

Males Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		600	710
SAT Math		560	680
ACT Composite		22	30

Tuition & Fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,667

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,407

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

37,295

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,766

Avg. Loan Aid

18,198

Avg. Grant Aid

7,528

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,934

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (38.73%)

Female (61.27%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	88%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Day, Variety Show and Homecoming

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Ministries, Student Government Association, Student Activities Council and Fraternity/Sorority

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running
Football		No	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running
Football		No	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

172

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 170

Part-time - 2

Male - 96

Female - 76