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Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY · Town · 746 students
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$21,311
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$42,002
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Union Commonwealth University, formerly known as Union College and situated in the Appalachian foothills of Barbourville, Kentucky, is a private institution recognized for its commitment to regional educational access and community service. The university offers strong, career-focused academic programs, with standout offerings in nursing and health sciences, teacher education, and business administration. Campus life centers on a tight-knit, collaborative environment where many students participate in competitive NAIA athletics, campus ministry, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding mountain landscape. A defining characteristic of the university is its personalized learning experience, which pairs low student-to-faculty ratios and dedicated faculty mentorship with expanding graduate and online pathways designed for career advancement.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Barbourville, KY, 40906-1499 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
156 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,946
Housing & food (on campus)$8,261
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$47,912
Average net price$21,311
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,946
Housing & food (on campus)$8,261
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$47,912
Average net price$21,311
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.unionky.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Union Commonwealth University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$29,600
Housing$3,900
Food$5,300
Books & supplies$1,500
Personal expenses$3,000
Transportation$2,000
Total published by the school$47,912
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,214
$30–48k
$14,368
$48–75k
$15,774
$75–110k
$44,322
$110k+
$44,322
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
22%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
32%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 40% transferred · 24% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,529
10 yrs after entry$42,002
Debt
Median at graduation$24,250
Monthly payment$257
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25k
90th percentile$34,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
980
ACT midpoint
19
Comp 15–22 · E 13–22 · M 15–21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 61%Women 39%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
53%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$36,523
Independent
19%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
4%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
18%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,529
After 10 yrs
$42,002
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing41
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions15
Marketing11
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Accounting and Related Services6
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication5
Education, General5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Psychology, General5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Biology, General3
History3
Mathematics2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$31M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,687/mo
Teaching spend
$5,205
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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