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Union Commonwealth University

#1088 in US ranking Barbourville, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$44,272
Tuition & fees
$71,676
Avg. aid
$24,379
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
63%
Avg. SAT
1052
ACT range
15–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$42,724
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Union Commonwealth University?

Welcome Weekend, Homecoming Week, and convocations are among Union Commonwealth University's reported recurring campus events. They serve different purposes: welcoming new students, bringing the campus community together around homecoming, and marking academic or community occasions.

Homecoming commonly centers on opportunities for current students and alumni to reconnect, while Welcome Weekend is especially relevant to students learning campus routines and meeting classmates. Event schedules and activities change, so a current university calendar is more useful than assuming that any particular performance, game, or ceremony occurs every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Union Commonwealth University?

Union Commonwealth University offers institution-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing. In the reported housing figures, 90% of students lived on campus and 10% commuted. Residence-hall units are reported to have high-speed internet access.

Housing availability should not be confused with a guaranteed room or a universal first-year residency rule. Before committing, students should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, room types, move-in dates, and contract terms. They should also confirm which meal plans are required or available and where those plans can be used. Students considering off-campus housing need to budget separately for transportation and any expenses not included in rent.

Union Commonwealth University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

26

Union Commonwealth University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
90%
Campus size
100 acres

Union Commonwealth University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Union Commonwealth University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Weeks-Townsend Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Union Commonwealth University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Union Commonwealth University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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