More selective than 79% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 80% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Union University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Union University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Union University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 710 |
| SAT math | 560 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Union University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 600–710 | 560–680 | 22–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 47% | 540–690 | 490–650 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Union University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Union University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rhodes College | 50% | 85% | $28,585 |
| 5 | The University of the South | 57% | 80% | $27,872 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | 71% | $21,574 |
| 7 | Bethel University | 60% | 35% | $12,595 |
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | 50% | $20,406 |
| 11 | Johnson University | 65% | 57% | $22,063 |
| 12 | Southern Adventist University | 66% | 49% | $24,345 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Union University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Union University admissions questions
What is the Union University acceptance rate?
Union University accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,421 of 3,012 applicants were admitted.
Does Union University require the SAT or ACT?
Union University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 80% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Union University?
The middle 50% of Union University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1390 on the SAT and 22–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Union University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (323 of 1,421).
Is Union University getting harder to get into?
Union University accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 47% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Union University overview