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Union University is a private evangelical Christian liberal arts university in Jackson, Tennessee, founded in 1823 through Baptist heritage schools. Affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, it offers 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing Christ-centered education across nursing, business, education, and sciences on a modern campus. Highlights include daily chapel, NCAA Division II Bulldogs athletics, and strong faith integration.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

2,300

Acceptance Rate

53%

GPA Range

3.3-3.9

SAT Range

1080-1280

Common Majors

Nursing, education, business, psychology, biology

"Union's Bulldog family builds deep Christian bonds on our welcoming Jackson campus. Off-campus, Memphis music and Reelfoot Lake adventures refresh; students love chapel worship, small classes, D2 games, worship ministry, service missions, and faith-driven culture that equips servant leaders for life."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$38,500

Conference

Gulf South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73-74

Avg Women's Scores

78-83

Men's Team Notes

Union men’s golf posts team totals around 294 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The team is regionally ranked and competitive in multi‑round events, regularly placing in the top‑half of fields through strong depth and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Union women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑to‑high 80s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and 80s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team contends in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by solid counting‑round efforts and recent top‑10 finishes against regional‑level fields.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Andy Rushing

Women's Coach

Andy Rushing

Men's Email

arushing@uu.edu

Women's Email

arushing@uu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Andy Rushing enters his 38th season (11th as head coach) leading Union men's golf to NCAA DII South/Southeast Regional and national finals contention. His Bulldogs schedule elite events like Full Moon BBQ Invitational (1st/8), Sam Dunning, and GSC Championship at Greystone GC, targeting championships from Jackson, TN base.

Women's Coach Bio

Andy Rushing directs Union women's golf alongside men's program within Gulf South Conference competition. His veteran leadership (37th season/10th as head coach) sustains Bulldogs' postseason pursuit through identical Southeast schedules, emphasizing academic excellence and competitive depth with GA Cagle's support.

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