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Union Commonwealth University

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Barbourville, KY

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Union Commonwealth University, in Barbourville, KY, is a private very small school, enrolling around 746 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 63% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $87,221/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate63%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range15–22
Undergrads746
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$44,322
4-year grad rate34%
Median earnings, 10yr out$42,002

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans61%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out47%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,079/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$87,221/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$41,475/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity432
Typical room charge$3,542
Typical board charge$4,719

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Union Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?

Union Commonwealth University in Barbourville, KY admits approximately 63% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for Union Commonwealth University?

Admitted students at Union Commonwealth University typically score between 15–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Union Commonwealth University cost?

Union Commonwealth University's total cost of attendance is reported at $44,322 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Union Commonwealth University require students to live on campus?

No -- Union Commonwealth University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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