Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY · Private
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Union Commonwealth University admitted 63.2% of applicants university-wide (629 of 996).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 63.2% | 629 | 996 |
| Men | 63.4% | 348 | 549 |
| Women | 65.8% | 281 | 427 |
Of 629 admitted students, 244 enrolled (38.8% yield).
Union Commonwealth University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–22
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Union Commonwealth University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,707/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,946 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $9,761 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,707/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,214 |
| $30k–48k | $14,368 |
| $48k–75k | $15,774 |
| $75k–110k | $44,322 |
| Over $110k | $44,322 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Governor's Scholars Scholarship — up to $30,946 (tuition and fees) with ACT 24+; half tuition and fees up to $19,973 below 24 ACT (Other)
- Rogers Scholar Scholarship — up to $30,946 (tuition and fees) with ACT 24+; half tuition and fees up to $19,973 below 24 ACT (Other)
- Common Partners Scholarship — up to $2,000 per year (Other)
- Family Scholarships — $1,000 (Other)
- Annual Merit Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Knox County Tuition-Free Pathway — 100% tuition + comprehensive fee (up to 8 semesters) (Other)
- Program Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Sharp Scholarship — full-tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — full-ride (tuition, room, and board) (Full Ride)
- Union Distinction — 100% tuition (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Union Commonwealth University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Union Commonwealth University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Union Commonwealth University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,002
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 32.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 64%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,250
- At graduation
Union Commonwealth University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #667
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (23%), Psychology (5%), Biological & life sciences (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1.
Union Commonwealth University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.