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Union Commonwealth University Healthcare Programs

Union Commonwealth University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Barbourville, KY. A Remote Town provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Union Commonwealth University Rankings

Union Commonwealth University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 3	State — Kentucky
College Major Best Value	#2 of 3	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#3 of 3	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#4 of 9	State — Kentucky
College Major Best Value	#4 of 4	State — Kentucky
College Major Best Value	#7 of 9	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#9 of 12	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#11 of 15	Region — Southeast

Where Is Union Commonwealth University?

Contact information for Union Commonwealth University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	310 College St, Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
Phone:	6065464151
Website:	www.unionky.edu/
Admissions:	www.unionky.edu/apply-now
Financial Aid:	www.unionky.edu/apply-now

How Do I Get Into Union Commonwealth University?

You can apply to Union Commonwealth University online at: https://www.unionky.edu/apply-now

Union Commonwealth University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Union Commonwealth University

These are the things Union Commonwealth University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Union Commonwealth University?

Union Commonwealth University admits 63%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 39% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

54% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Union Commonwealth University ranged between 15 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Union Commonwealth University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	549	348	63%
Women	427	281	66%

Can I Afford Union Commonwealth University?

The average net price after aid at Union Commonwealth University is $23,906. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$28,737
In-State Fees	$2,209
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,737
Out-of-State Fees	$2,209
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$30,946
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,946

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Union Commonwealth University receive some form of financial aid (197 students).

Nearly 96% of students at Union Commonwealth University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,379 per student.

53% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,068.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Union Commonwealth University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,364 per year.

Union Commonwealth University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 375 students enrolled at Union Commonwealth University. Union Commonwealth University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 736 undergraduate students at Union Commonwealth University, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Union Commonwealth University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	130
Hispanic	26
White	368
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	36
Non-Resident	130

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Union Commonwealth University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kentucky	107
Tennessee	30
Georgia	25
South Carolina	9
Alabama	5

Additionally, approximately 17.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Union Commonwealth University Graduate Student Diversity

392 of Union Commonwealth University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Union Commonwealth University, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Union Commonwealth University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	4
Hispanic	3
White	81
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	257

Online Learning at Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

319 undergraduate students at Union Commonwealth University took at least one online class — of those, 63 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 388 students took at least one online class and 138 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Union Commonwealth University

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by Union Commonwealth University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	29	—	—	29
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	12	4	—	27
Medical Illustration and Informatics	—	9	—	9
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	5	—	5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	5	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Union Commonwealth University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.