Union University Acceptance Rate
Jackson, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,012
- Admitted
- 1,421
- Yield
- 22.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Union University's acceptance rate has fallen from 68.6% in 2014–15 to 47.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,983 to 3,012 (+52%) over that period.
Its 47.2% rate makes Union University more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (45.5% for women vs 51.3% for men, a 5.8-point gap). Union University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 22.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,983 | 1,360 | 68.6% | 335 |
| 2015–16 | 1,830 | 1,265 | 69.1% | 342 |
| 2016–17 | 2,012 | 1,259 | 62.6% | 339 |
| 2017–18 | 2,634 | 1,580 | 60% | 344 |
| 2018–19 | 2,663 | 1,529 | 57.4% | 387 |
| 2019–20 | 2,866 | 1,511 | 52.7% | 323 |
| 2020–21 | 2,503 | 1,440 | 57.5% | 319 |
| 2021–22 | 2,660 | 1,407 | 52.9% | 355 |
| 2022–23 | 2,839 | 1,492 | 52.6% | 334 |
| 2023–24 | 3,012 | 1,421 | 47.2% | 323 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,139 | 973 | 45.5% |
| Men | 873 | 448 | 51.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–690 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 490–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 80% |
How Union University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Union University's acceptance rate?
Union University's acceptance rate is 47.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,421 admitted of 3,012 applicants).
Is Union University test optional?
Union University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Union University?
Union University received 3,012 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,421.
What SAT score do you need for Union University?
Admitted students at Union University typically scored 540–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Union University getting harder to get into?
Union University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.6% in 2014–15 to 47.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uu.edu/.