Union president David Dockery stated that the February 5, 2008 tornado was about 15 times as bad at the 2002 tornado. The damage caused by the February 5th tornado was estimated at $40 million.
== Academics, ethnic diversity, and acceptance rate ==
Union University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Its business program is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
As of 2025, total undergraduate enrollment is 1,891 students. In terms of ethnic diversity, 70% of the undergraduate student body is white. Tuition and fees are $39,850. The university has a 47% acceptance rate. The lowest average SAT score acceptable for admission is 1030.
== Campus ==
=== Jackson facilities ===
The campus is 290 acres (1.2 km2) and includes a 2,200-seat gymnasium, dormitories for men and women including a married housing complex, separate lodges for the fraternities and sororities, academic halls, an administration center, baseball and softball …
