Union College

www.unionky.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,737

3.63% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,223

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

55%

834 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,129

74% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36%

89 Graduates

About

Union College is a higher education institution located in Knox County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Union College were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (32 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2023, 320 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Union College. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (234 degrees), 8.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Union College is $28,737, which is $4,162 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Union College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 434 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Union College is $28,737, which is $4,162 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,223.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Union College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,737

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Union College was $28,737. The cost of tuition at Union College is $4,162 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Union College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,223

2023 Value

5.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Union College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,223. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Union College grew by 5.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Union College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,261

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Union College was of $8,261 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.91% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Union College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Union College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Union College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Union College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 434 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Union College received 834 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 27% annual growth. Out of those 834 applicants, 459 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55% acceptance rate.

There were 1,129 students enrolled at Union College in 2023. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Union College has an overall enrollment yield of 43.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

459

Accepted Out of 834

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Union College was 55% (459 admissions from 834 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 53.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 27%, while admissions declined by 24.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Union College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Union College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Union College had a total enrollment of 1,129 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Union College is 835 students and the part-time enrollment is 294. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Union College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Union College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50% White, 9.83% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.66% Hispanic or Latino, 1.68% Asian, 0.797% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.443% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Union College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.2%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Black or African American Male (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.4%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Two or More Races Male (1.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Union College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,129 students. The full-time enrollment at Union College is 835 and the part-time enrollment is 294. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Union College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Union College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Union College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Union College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Union College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
564 enrolled students
Black or African American
111 enrolled students
Two or More Races
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Union College is 50% White, 9.83% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.66% Hispanic or Latino, 1.68% Asian, 0.797% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.443% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (2.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 44 more women than men received degrees from Union College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Union College is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Union College is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Union College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees awarded), Education (49 degrees), and Business (86 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,717,115 people), Registered nurses (1,596,864 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,568 people), Other managers (892,401 people), and Secondary school teachers (620,555 people).

The most specialized majors at Union College in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees awarded), Education (49 degrees), Business (86 degrees), History (3 degrees), and Health (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Union College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees awarded), Education (49 degrees), Business (86 degrees), History (3 degrees), and Health (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Union College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
32 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Union College was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Union College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

138

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

182

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Union College, which is 0.758 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (182).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Union College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Union College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.88 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Union College in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 5.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Union College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Union College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
234 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Union College is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

1.25% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
157 degrees awarded
White Male
77 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Union College is white female (157 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (77 degrees).

Operations

Union College has an endowment valued at nearly $31.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.39M (10.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Union College had a total salary expenditure of 20.7M. Union College employs 19 Assistant professors, 13 Professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Union College are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Union College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 39 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$31.8M

2023 Endowment

28.4%

growth from 2022

Union College has an endowment valued at about $31.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Union College grew 28.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Union College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.4M

2023 Salaries

7.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Union College paid a median of $8.4M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($20.7M) and a 7.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.31% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.32% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Union College paid a total of $2.3M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Union College were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Union College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Union College was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Male Professor with 9 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Union College.

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