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Union College

Union College is a small, private institution located in Barbourville, ky. Founded in 1879, Union College offers undergraduate degrees in 53 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 711 undergraduates
cost $30,065 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Union College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 53.4%
SAT score average 980
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.15
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Union College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Education, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Marketing
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $30,065
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,261
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,100
Cost of attendance* $43,926
Average financial aid package $23,525
Estimated cost $20,401 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,065
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,261
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,100
Cost of attendance* $43,926
Average financial aid package $23,525
Estimated cost $20,401 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Union College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 711, with gender binary students split 60% male and 40% female.

Total enrollment

724

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
15%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Union College, students love their Student Ambassadors. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 310 College St, Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
phone 606-546-4151
address https://www.unionky.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student ambassadors

Student government association

Union singers

International club

Spiritual life team

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Union College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Union College?

Union College is located in Barbourville, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Union College? 

The acceptance rate for Union College is 53%.

What’s the average GPA for Union College?

The average high school GPA for Union College students was 3.15.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Union College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Union College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $175,704.

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