Jackson, TN
Competitive — only about 47 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 47% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,866 | 1,511 | 323 | 53% |
| 2020 | 2,503 | 1,440 | 319 | 58% |
| 2021 | 2,660 | 1,407 | 355 | 53% |
| 2022 | 2,839 | 1,492 | 334 | 53% |
| 2023 | 3,012 | 1,421 | 323 | 47% |
Fall 2023 applicants
973 of 2,139 women and 448 of 873 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Union University has an acceptance rate of 47% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,421 of 3,012 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Competitive — only about 47 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,012 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 323 enrolled.
No. Union University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 47% — it has become more selective.