Published cost of attendance is $44,322. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,214, middle-income families pay around $15,774, higher-income families pay approximately $44,322.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $44,322 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,946 |
| Room and Board | $8,261 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$23,011 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,311 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,214 |
| $30–48k | $14,368 |
| $48–75k | $15,774 |
| $75–110k | $44,322 |
| $110k+ | $44,322 |
Published cost of attendance is $44,322. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,214, middle-income families pay around $15,774, higher-income families pay approximately $44,322. Azimuth ranks Union Commonwealth University #738 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 48.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,450. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,077, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Union Commonwealth University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,077, placing Union Commonwealth University in the 11.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,619 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Union Commonwealth University in the 24.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Union Commonwealth University #1215 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on the institution's dominant strength in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $87,221, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 36 students earning $51,079 four years after enrollment, while Kinesiology with 32 graduates and General Studies round out the core program portfolio. Nursing combines substantial enrollment with solid earnings outcomes, anchoring the institution's overall return profile. These outcomes reflect Union Commonwealth University's concentration in Health — a field family with stable employer demand and consistent career pathways that support long-term earnings growth.
