Union College
Barbourville, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 776
Graduate Enrollment: 235
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 56.43%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 74.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 40.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 68.4%
Black: 14.6%
Hispanic: 2.2%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 10.1%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 14.6%
Hispanic: 2.2%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 10.1%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,252
In-State tuition: $28,889Out-of-State tuition: $28,889
Estimated books and supplies: $1,470 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,955 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,475 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,955 (2022)
Average Family Income: $55,218 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,523 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 55.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,522 |
| $30k-48k | $11,102 |
| $48k-75k | $18,328 |
| $75k-110k | $39,252 |
| $110k+ | $39,252 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 47.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,589 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,023 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 26 | $43,122 ($3,594) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | $28,330 ($2,361) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 41 | $30,896 ($2,575) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 45 | $27,830 | $159 | $59,953 ($4,996) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 32 | $27,875 | $286 | $35,312 ($2,943) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 18 | $46,298 ($3,858) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $42,489Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $23,482,391 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $30,900,100 (2022)