# Union Commonwealth University

Private nonprofit college in Barbourville, KY. IPEDS ID 157863.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/union-commonwealth-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/union-commonwealth-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 63% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,311 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 32%; beats 7% of KY colleges and 15% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $42,002; beats 19% of KY colleges and 17% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,214 |
| 30-48k | $14,368 |
| 48-75k | $15,774 |
| 75-110k | $44,322 |
| 110k+ | $44,322 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.38 years on average (24% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $42,002 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,214 | $53,497 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,368 | $62,932 | 7.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,774 | $69,090 | 8.1 years |
| 75-110k | $44,322 | $194,130 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $44,322 | $194,130 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,322
- Tuition and fees: $30,946
- Housing and meals: $8,261; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 15–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 834 applicants, 459 admitted, 198 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 63%, ACT 15–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 55%, ACT 14–21 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,614 | $87,221 | $27,830 |
| Business Administration | $35,875 | $51,079 | $27,875 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $41,475 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $81,040 (KY), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $95,630 (KY), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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