Union College in Barbourville, KY

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Union College in Barbourville, KY can be found in Barbourville, KY, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Union College in Barbourville, KY has an enrollment of nearly a thousand students.

The majority of students admitted to this school have scored in the range of 17 to 22 on the ACT. We were able to estimate the Union College in Barbourville, KY average GPA (2.80 - 3.14) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were accepted at Union College in Barbourville, KY, and from those that were granted acceptance nearly 23 percent continued on to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at unionky.edu.

Overall Union College in Barbourville, KY Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

54.7%

The overall acceptance rate for Union College in Barbourville, KY was reported as 54.7% in Fall 2020 with over 1,360 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 17 - 22
  • Average GPA: 2.80 - 3.14

How Hard Is It to Get into Union College in Barbourville, KY?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Union College in Barbourville, KY is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Union College in Barbourville, KY has been on a downward trend over the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 67.5%
  • 2017-2018: 63.5%
  • 2018-2019: 56.3%
  • 2019-2020: 54.7%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 54.3%

How Does Union College in Barbourville, KY Compare?

54.7%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Union College in Barbourville, KY is four percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Lincoln Memorial University49.6%
Berea College30.3%
Carson-Newman University69.2%
Alice Lloyd College26.6%
Johnson University53.3%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,35753.1%46.9%
Admitted74251.5%48.5%
Enrolled16958.0%42.0%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Union College in Barbourville, KY (Fall 2020)

ACT®Score Range
English16 - 22
Math16 - 22
Composite Score17 - 22
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