Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Union University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$40K
+
Room
$13K
+
Books
$750
=
Sticker Price
$58,363
$40K+$13K+$750=$58,363
Your Family Income
Sticker
$58,363
−
Your Aid
$34,472
=
Net Price
$23,891
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Union University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$58,363
Tuition and Fees
$40,025
Room and Board
$12,780
Books and Supplies
$750
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$31,192
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$27,171
Union University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$25,839
$30–48k
$26,181
$48–75k
$23,891
$75–110k
$27,841
$110k+
$30,373
Understanding Your Aid Package
Union University has a sticker price of $58,363 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $58,363/year
Average aid: $31,192 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$23,891/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$25,839/year
25% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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25%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
33%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$20,714
Range (25th–75th)$9,500 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$20,000
Debt Manageability
0.34x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,990
Earnings Growth
+19%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-7,256
28th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$34,744
25th %ile
$78,063
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Union University Cost & Financial Aid
Union University's published tuition is $58,363 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $23,891—a difference of $34,472.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $25,839 at Union University. 25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Union University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Union University graduates is $20,714, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $220 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $30,373 at Union University—still $27,990 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
