Union University
Union University's core values of being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused and future-directed uniquely reflect its commitment to renewing minds and reclaiming the great Christian intellectual tradition.
Union faculty members are leaders in their fields, but are also committed to classroom teaching, mentoring and the highest levels of Christian scholarship. Union integrates faith and learning in more than 100 programs of study.
More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from over 40 states and 35 countries are enrolled at Union.
Union students benefit from a close-knit learning environment where they are known by name and from state-of-the-art learning facilities. New nursing simulation environments, an HD television studio and pharmacy laboratories are some of the most recent campus additions.
Students participate in music and theatre productions, intramural sports, over 60 student organizations, open mic nights at the coffee house, Bible studies and much more. Mission trip and study abroad opportunities include numerous countries around the world.
Resident student have individual bedrooms in apartment-style buildings, most built since 2008.
The new student commons features two fireplaces, television and game rooms, music practice rooms, kitchens, a gym, patios and grills.
Union University is a private, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1823, it is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1530–1940 SAT Total
- 500–680 SAT Reading
- 510–630 SAT Math
- 510–650 SAT Writing
- 22–28 ACT Composite
- 22–30 ACT English
- 20–27 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $21,040
- $21,040
- $8,110
- $1,100
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- City
- Baptist
- 59% Women
Famous Alumni
Eli Shelby Hammond - Federal Judge
John W. Holland - Federal Judge
Luis Ortiz - Major League Baseball Player
Josephine Owino - WNBA Player
J. Thomas McAfee - President of Hallmark Systems, Inc.
Gaylon Moore - Professional Basketball Player
Jimmy Moore - Major League Baseball Player
Chris Rice - Christian Recording Artist
Timothy Tucker - President of the American Pharmacists Association
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics, International Business
Education
Education Administration, Teaching
Engineering
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
Health & Medicine
Fitness, Health Administration
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Journalism & Communication
Debate & Speech
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Public Service
Social Work
Science & Math
Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry
Social Sciences
Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
Union, founded in 1823, is a private, church-affiliated university. Its 290-acre campus is located in Jackson, 80 miles east of Memphis.
Mailing Address
1050 Union University DrJackson, TN 38305-3697



