Union Adventist University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Lincoln, Nebraska with 471 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, costs an average of $22,158 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Union Adventist University acceptance rate and admissions
Union Adventist University admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Union Adventist University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $30,296 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,612 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $44,392 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,158 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,158 a year after grants and scholarships, $22,234 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Union Adventist University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Union Adventist University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $58,875 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,115 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Union Adventist University majors and what graduates earn
Union Adventist University awarded bachelor's degrees in 23 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($79,420).
All 23 majors at Union Adventist University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 35 | $77,388 | $79,420 | $22,500 |
| Business administration | 17 | $49,253 | $59,681 | $27,000 |
| Public health | 12 | n/a | n/a | $25,500 |
| Biology | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| International relations | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Union Adventist University
1 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 1 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 28 | $109,316 | $167,617 |
Trade and career programs at Union Adventist University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 471 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Union Adventist University?
Union Adventist University admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Union Adventist University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $30,296. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,158 a year in 2024-25.
Is Union Adventist University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Union Adventist University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Union Adventist University?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Union Adventist University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,875 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.