Union Commonwealth University
Union Commonwealth University is a private university in Barbourville, Kentucky. The university was founded in 1879 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Union's 1,324 students represent 31 states and 33 countries.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Average net price: $21,311
- Undergraduate enrollment: 830
- Graduation rate (150%): 32%
- Graduation rate (200%): 38%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 35%
- Student to faculty ratio: 14:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $42,002
- Median earnings (8 years): $40,549
- Median earnings (6 years): $36,529
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, remote
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Barbourville, KY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Union Commonwealth University include Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Business Administration and Management (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,079 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,475 4 years after graduation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences (21 bachelor's)
- Nursing (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,221 4 years after graduation · median debt $15,000
- Sport and Fitness Administration (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,475 4 years after graduation
- Psychology (8 bachelor's)
- Substance Abuse (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,221 4 years after graduation · median debt $15,000
- Biology (7 bachelor's)
- Criminal Justice (6 bachelor's)
- Marketing (5 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,079 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
Degree mix: Business 31%, Computer Science 26%, Health 30%, Biological Sciences 3%, Psychology 7%, Communication 2%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Union Commonwealth University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,372 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $12,372
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,306
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $25,500
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $44,375
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $44,375
- In-state tuition and fees: $30,946
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,946
- Books and supplies: $1,500
- On-campus room and board: $8,261
- Off-campus room and board: $8,261
- Off-campus with family: $4,000
- Typical cost of attendance: $40,707
- Sticker vs net gap: 48%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 53%
- Federal loan recipients: 61%
- Average institutional grant: $19,794
- Average federal loan: $6,364
- Median debt at graduation: $24,250
Admissions
Union Commonwealth University admits 63% of applicants. Of students admitted, 39% enrolled.
- Applications: 996
- Admitted: 629
- Enrolled: 244
- Yield (first-choice signal): 39%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 830
- Women: 41%
- Commuter share (estimated): 52%
- Part-time undergraduates: 6%
- Age 25 and older: 12%
- Graduate students: 359
- Graduation rate: 32%
- Come back after freshman year: 64%
- First-generation: 41%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 39%
- Student to faculty: 14:1
- Professor salary: $55,577
- Associate professor salary: $52,028
- Assistant professor salary: $49,679
- On-campus housing capacity: 402
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 965
- Average ACT: 18
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Union Commonwealth University acceptance rate? Union Commonwealth University admits 63% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Union Commonwealth University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,372 a year after aid. Average net price is $21,311.
What majors does Union Commonwealth University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Sport and Fitness Administration.
What is the average salary after Union Commonwealth University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,002 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Union Commonwealth University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 35% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 32%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Union Commonwealth University official site: https://unionky.edu.