Jackson, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Union University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,674-student campus.

6.73
Incidents / 1k students
#2,734
Rank of 3,050
#72
TN rank
2,674
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Union University reports 6.73 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,734 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 92% of ranked campuses its size.

6.73
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,734
of 3,050 ranked nationally
92%
report fewer incidents than this campus
6
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-5 reported incidents

Union University decreased from 11 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Union University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Jackson, TN, enrolling approximately 2,674 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #72 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,674 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Union University is "Burglary" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 2.32 incidents per 1,000 students, Union University reports 190% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

6.73 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2734

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#72

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Where Union University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

7 safer than 8% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Union University percentile rank 10.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2734 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Union University reports 190% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$40,025
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,025
Avg Net Price
$27,171
Median Debt
$20,714
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Average
1256
SAT Math Range
560–680
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
22–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
89%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$45,505
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,990
Loan Repayment (3yr)
77%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Union University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 20% (5 → 6 incidents)

4681012 202120222023 5 6 ▲ +20.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 5104
Fondling 001
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 010
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 25
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 20

Union University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

TN

Union University

6.73 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,734
Enrollment
2,674
Data year
2023

PA

Mercyhurst University

8.62 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,837
Enrollment
2,668
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · 2,671 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · 2,668 enrolled
Safety Score 8.62
Northwood Technical College
Ashland, WI · 2,668 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA · 2,666 enrolled
Safety Score 3.00
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO · 2,682 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Union University nationally (rank #2734), regardless of size or state.

Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
National Rank #2733
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL
National Rank #2735
Capital University
Columbus, OH
National Rank #2732
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
National Rank #2736
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY
National Rank #2731

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union University safe?
Union University has a safety score of 6.73 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,734 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Union University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Union University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Union University have fire safety data?
Yes. Union University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Union University's Safety Profile

Union University in Jackson, TN enrolls 2,674 students and has a safety score of 6.73 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2734 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Union University's 6.73 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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