Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University is a small private non-profit master's university located in Barbourville, Kentucky, with an undergraduate enrollment of 746. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Kentucky postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 63% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 63% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,774 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $87,221. The 4-year graduation rate is 34%, 11 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $42,002.