Union Adventist University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Union Adventist University is a private research university in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling about 471 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,045 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,334
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,716 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 471 96.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.26%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 24.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.6%
- Average ACT Score: 21
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 878
- Applicants (IPEDS): 936
- Room & Board: $8,460 annual estimate
Union Adventist University: what the data shows
Common questions about Union Adventist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Union Adventist University?
Union Adventist University is located in Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68506).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Union Adventist University public or private?
Union Adventist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Union Adventist University cost?
Published tuition: $29,334.
Average net price after aid: $23,716.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,477 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,740 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,957 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,444 |
| $110,001+ | $26,653 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $117,336.
How hard is it to get into Union Adventist University?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Union Adventist University?
Total enrollment: 471 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 878 students.
Graduate enrollment: 104 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Union Adventist University?
150%-time completion rate: 52.26%.
First-year retention: 83.5%.
What do graduates of Union Adventist University earn?
Median earnings: $43,853 six years after entry; $55,045 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
30.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Union Adventist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (28 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (24 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (15 completions)
- 05.1221 (12 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (9 completions)
- General Studies (6 completions)
- Social Work (5 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (4 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Union Adventist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 52.26%; median earnings $55,045 at 10 years; net price $23,716. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,334
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Union Adventist University was $29,334.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,716
2024 Value
In 2024 Union Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,716.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$94,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,716 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$117,336 4-Year Tuition
$8,460 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$39,594 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$158,376 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Union Adventist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Union Adventist University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Union Adventist University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,470 | $20,470 | $19,029 |
| 2014 | $21,080 | $21,080 | $19,584 |
| 2015 | $21,970 | $21,970 | $20,182 |
| 2016 | $22,538 | $22,538 | $20,535 |
| 2017 | $23,070 | $23,070 | $20,706 |
| 2018 | $23,780 | $23,780 | $22,595 |
| 2019 | $24,620 | $24,620 | $22,497 |
| 2020 | $25,340 | $25,340 | $22,357 |
| 2021 | $26,060 | $26,060 | $25,007 |
| 2022 | $27,170 | $27,170 | $22,880 |
| 2023 | $27,990 | $27,990 | $20,884 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
936 Total Applicants
935 Students Admitted
91 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Union Adventist University reported total enrollment of about 471 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%), and Black or African American (8.1%). About 30.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Union Adventist University in 2024 is 471 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 878 students. Graduate enrollment is about 104 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.73% 100% Completion Time
52.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.73% of students graduating from Union Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Physician Associate/Assistant: 7% male / 93% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 71% male / 29% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Union Adventist University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$55,045 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
480.25% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Union Adventist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35 completions
2. Physician Associate/Assistant: 28 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 24 completions
4. Biomedical Sciences, General: 15 completions
5. 05.1221: 12 completions
6. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 9 completions
7. General Studies: 6 completions
8. Social Work: 5 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Union Adventist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Union Adventist University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Union Adventist University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,684
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,776
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Union Adventist University is a private non-profit institution located in Lincoln, NE, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physician Associate/Assistant, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 471 students. Student body composition includes White (49.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%), Black or African American (8.1%). The admission rate is 100.00%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 21. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.26%. Approximately 30.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Lincoln, NE 68506
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Union Adventist University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Union Adventist University located?
Union Adventist University is located in Lincoln, NE.
What is Union Adventist University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Union Adventist University is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 936 applicants and 935 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Union Adventist University cost?
Reported tuition is $29,334 and average net price is $23,716 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,460 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Union Adventist University?
Union Adventist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 878 students, White (49.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Union Adventist University?
About 24.5% of students at Union Adventist University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Union Adventist University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Union Adventist University reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Union Adventist University earn?
Median earnings are $43,853 six years after entry and $55,045 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Union Adventist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Union Adventist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Union Adventist University public or private?
Union Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lincoln, NE.
Is Union Adventist University an HBCU?
No. Union Adventist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Union Adventist University a tribal college?
No. Union Adventist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Lincoln, Nebraska city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.