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Union Commonwealth University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$30,946
Out-of-state tuition
$30,946
Average net price
$23,906
Attendance cost
$44,375
Union Commonwealth University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Union Commonwealth University.
Tuition
Per semester: $15,473
Annual: $30,946
Room and board
Per semester: $4,131
Annual: $8,261
Books and supplies
Per semester: $750
Annual: $1,500
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $2,050
Annual: $4,100
Attendance cost
Per semester: $22,188
Annual: $44,375
Union Commonwealth University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$123,784
Four-year attendance estimate
$177,500
Four-year average net price
$95,624
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Union Commonwealth University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $30,946 and out-of-state tuition is $30,946. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Union Commonwealth University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Union Commonwealth University reports $30,946 for out-of-state tuition and $30,946 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$8,261
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$8,261
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,500
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$4,100
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$44,375
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Union Commonwealth University pays approximately $23,906 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Kentucky average of $15,306 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
55.04%
SAT Average
965
ACT Range
14-21
Union Commonwealth University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 55.04%. This means approximately 550 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 736 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
55.04%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$30,946
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$30,946
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$44,375
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$23,906
State avg: $15,306. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
50.62%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
64.83%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Union Commonwealth University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$30,946
Room and board
$8,261
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$4,100
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$44,375
Average net price
$23,906
Average aid coverage
46%
$20,469 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Union Commonwealth University pays approximately $23,906 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Kentucky average of $15,306 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Union Commonwealth University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kentucky and national averages.
Union Commonwealth University net price
$23,906
Kentucky average
$15,306
National average
$17,506
Union Commonwealth University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $30,946 and average net price at $23,906. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$30,946
Current net price
$23,906
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.03%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$42,002
Undergraduates
736
10-Year Median Earnings - Union Commonwealth University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Union Commonwealth University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Union Commonwealth University?
Undergraduates
736
Completion rate
36.03%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
50.62%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
64.83%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 50.62% of Union Commonwealth University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 64.83% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
50.62%
Federal loan rate
64.83%
Students with any loan
92.93%
Average net price
$23,906
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Union Commonwealth University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Union Commonwealth University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$14,250
Median completer debt
$24,250
Median monthly payment
$257
Federal loan rate
64.83%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Union Commonwealth University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Union Commonwealth University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Union Commonwealth University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Union Commonwealth University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$31,796,460
Faculty salary field
$5,029
Tuition revenue per FTE
$9,866
Instructional spend per FTE
$5,694
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Union Commonwealth University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Union Commonwealth University is listed at 310 College St, Barbourville, KY 40906-1499. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Address
310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Union Commonwealth University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 55.04%
- Tuition
- $30,946
- Net price
- $23,906
- 10-yr earnings
- $42,002
- Accept. rate
- 54.34%
- Tuition
- $50,550
- Net price
- $21,497
- 10-yr earnings
- $66,240
- Accept. rate
- 93.59%
- Tuition
- $47,180
- Net price
- $23,587
- 10-yr earnings
- $62,069
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- $15,860
- Net price
- $22,209
- 10-yr earnings
- $61,480
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $61,480
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Union Commonwealth University tuition?
Union Commonwealth University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $30,946. In-state tuition is $30,946. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Union Commonwealth University's average net price?
Union Commonwealth University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,906. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Union Commonwealth University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Union Commonwealth University.
What is Union Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?
Union Commonwealth University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 55.04%.
How much is Union Commonwealth University tuition?
Union Commonwealth University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $30,946.
What is Union Commonwealth University's average net price?
Union Commonwealth University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,906.
What does Union Commonwealth University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $12,372 for Union Commonwealth University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Union Commonwealth University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,002 for Union Commonwealth University.
Is Union Commonwealth University accredited?
Union Commonwealth University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Union Commonwealth University?
The local dataset lists 736 undergraduate students at Union Commonwealth University.
What percentage of Union Commonwealth University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Union Commonwealth University in the local dataset is 50.62%.
What is the federal loan rate at Union Commonwealth University?
The federal loan rate for Union Commonwealth University in the local dataset is 64.83%.
Where should I verify Union Commonwealth University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Union Commonwealth University or the latest official federal education data.