Applying to Union (Barbourville, KY)

Acceptance RateSAT Median
55.04% 1,020
Union College's acceptance rate is 55.04% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 834 students applied and 459 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Union's acceptance rate places 4th out of 27 Kentucky colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,020 and the ACT score is 17 at Union. Union's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 18 Kentucky colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Union, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Union College is 55.04% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.92%. 463 men and 337 women applied to Union and 269 men and 179 women students were accepted.
Among them, 143 men and 57 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Union.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Union
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants83446333700
Admitted45926917900
Enrolled1971435700
Acceptance Rate 55.04%58.10%53.12%--
Yield 42.92%53.16%31.84%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Union College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 31 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 117 students (59%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Union.
The median SAT score is 1,020 with 500 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 560 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 545 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 17 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 14 at Union. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 16.
The SAT and ACT scores at Union College are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Union
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total92010201105
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460500560
SAT Math460520545
ACT Composite141721
ACT Math151721
ACT English131621
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Union College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Union. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Union College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Union Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Union.
Admission Information for Applying to Union
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.unionky.edu/apply-now
Online Applicationhttps://www.unionky.edu/apply-now
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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