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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Union admits about 6 in 10 applicants (60%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 76% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 69%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled18 of 100 · 358 students
Admitted, went elsewhere42 of 100 · 832
Not admitted40 of 100 · 780

The funnel

Applied
1,970
Admitted
1,190
Enrolled
358

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (60% and 61%).

$35 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

30%

Yield

30% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college30%
30%
← 5%higher than 71% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college60%
60%
← More selectivemore selective than 76% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Union reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 15% of first-years sent an SAT and 78% an ACT.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Union University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1275 on the SAT, 105 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1160–1390median 1290
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing600–710median 670
500600700800
Math560–680median 620
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

15%

submitted SAT

78%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1275
1275
← 900higher than 76% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)