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Union College Women's Cheerleading

Union College (UC) · Barbourville, Kentucky · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate63%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate32%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,324Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty14 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Union College Women's Cheerleading coaches

Coaches at Union College who recruit Women's Cheerleading, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Union College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
Appalachian Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
unionathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

ACTMiddle 50%: 15–22

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Popular majors

AccountingBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationDigital Communication and Media/MultimediaEducation, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
14 : 1
Graduation rate
32% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$28,737
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$19,223
Campus

Where it is

Union College in Barbourville.

Location
Barbourville, Kentucky
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
United Methodist
Time zone
Eastern
Website
unionky.edu
Overview

About Union College Women's Cheerleading

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lisa Napier, the Head Coach, leads the Union College Women's Cheerleading staff of 4 coaches, verified September 2026. Union College (UC) competes in NAIA Women's Cheerleading as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Union College is a small private school in Barbourville, Kentucky with 1,324 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,223 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Union College Women's Cheerleading

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lisa Napier, the Head Coach and Morgan Hubbard, the Graduate Assistant. Union College has 4 coaches for Women's Cheerleading, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, tumbling level and stunt skills in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with tumbling passes and stunts, with the link near the top so Lisa can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Union College typically score 15–22 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Union College staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.
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Questions

Union College Women's Cheerleading FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Union College NAIA?

Yes. Union College competes in NAIA Women's Cheerleading, in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Is Union College public or private?

Union College is a private nonprofit school in Barbourville, Kentucky.

What conference is Union College Women's Cheerleading in?

The Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Does Union College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cheerleading?

Union College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Union College Women's Cheerleading have?

4 coaches, led by Lisa Napier, the Head Coach.

How much does Union College cost?

In-state tuition is $28,737 and out-of-state tuition is $28,737 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,223.

What is the Union College acceptance rate?

63% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Union College?

Admitted students typically score 15–22 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Union College Women's Cheerleading coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026