- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–22 composite
- Average net price: $19,223 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Union Commonwealth University reported: an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–22.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Union Commonwealth University reviews each application.
Union Commonwealth University GPA requirements
Union Commonwealth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Union Commonwealth University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Union Commonwealth University acceptance rate
Union Commonwealth University admitted 629 of 996 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Union Commonwealth University (formerly Union College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Barbourville, Kentucky, with 775 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Union Commonwealth University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT English | 13 | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 980 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Union Commonwealth University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Union Commonwealth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,223 a year at Union Commonwealth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Union Commonwealth University with a 3.0 GPA?
Union Commonwealth University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Union Commonwealth University?
Union Commonwealth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Union Commonwealth University?
Union Commonwealth University's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 629 of 996 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Union Commonwealth University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Union Commonwealth University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Union Commonwealth University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Union Commonwealth University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 54% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Union Commonwealth University students have?
The middle 50% of Union Commonwealth University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 15–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Union Commonwealth University?
A lot: Union Commonwealth University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Union Commonwealth University consider legacy status?
No. Union Commonwealth University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Union Commonwealth University accept AP credit?
Yes. Union Commonwealth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Union Commonwealth University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,223 a year at Union Commonwealth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Union Commonwealth University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Union Commonwealth UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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