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Union Adventist University

Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE · City · 471 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Union Adventist University, a private Christian institution in Lincoln, Nebraska, is best known for its robust healthcare and service-focused academics, including standout programs in nursing, physician assistant studies, and education. The university is nationally distinctive for its one-of-a-kind International Rescue and Relief major, which prepares students for disaster response and global humanitarian aid through rigorous wilderness and overseas survival training. Anchored by its Seventh-day Adventist heritage, the campus culture is deeply faith-centered and close-knit, offering small class sizes, active ministry opportunities, and a strong emphasis on compassionate community service.


Wikipedia:Union Adventist University is a private college in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Known as Union College from 1891 to May 5, 2024, it is owned and operated by the Mid-America Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) and the Higher Learning Commission. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system.

Location
Lincoln, NE, 68506 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
54 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$42,099
Avg net price
$23,716
Room & board
$8,460
Tuition
$29,334
Books & supplies
$1,800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,477
$30–48k
$16,740
$48–75k
$24,957
$75–110k
$24,444
$110k+
$26,653
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
21

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
49%
4-yr on-time completion
48%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,853
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,045
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,600$30,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,250
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$47,851
Independent students
17%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
24%
Black
8%
Asian
5%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
8%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,853
10 years after entry
$55,045
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Public Health15
Psychology, General9
Communication and Media Studies6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
Biology, General6
Theological and Ministerial Studies5
Computer and Information Sciences, General4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
International Relations and National Security Studies3
Design and Applied Arts3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2
Mathematics2
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2
Social Work2
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Institutional
Endowment
$34M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$6,684/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,776
Federal loan rate
61%

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