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About Union Commonwealth University

small private universitymasters level programsnursing and health focustest optional admissions

Union Commonwealth University is a private university in Barbourville, KY, known for its masters level programs, nursing and health focus, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 53%, Union Commonwealth is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 200 students each year. Union Commonwealth is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Union Commonwealth offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $16,680 per year; the sticker price of $41,014 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Union Commonwealth University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

53%
Overall Accept Rate
18
Median Admitted ACT
ACTScore range: 15 – 21

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Union Commonwealth University

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Application Strategy
Union Commonwealth is a small private university in Barbourville, Kentucky, so make sure your application materials speak directly to why a close-knit campus community in Appalachian Kentucky fits your goals, rather than treating it as just another school on your list.
Application Strategy
With a 53 percent acceptance rate, Union Commonwealth is genuinely selective enough that a solid, complete application matters, so double-check that every section is filled out thoroughly and that your recommenders know the school by name.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Union Commonwealth University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$12.2k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$14.4k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$15.8k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$44.3k
110k+~$41k/yr$44.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

36%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
774
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

49%White
18%Black / African American
18%International
5%Two or More Races
4%Hispanic
3%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%Asian
Gender61% Men · 39% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status82% Citizens and Immigrants · 18% International
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