Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Union Adventist University is a private institution in Lincoln with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 439 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,045 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,884.
Established
1891
Motto
Erunt Omnes Docibiles Dei
Type
Private college
Conference
a major college sports association but rather the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA)
Campus Visits
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100%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
439Students
7:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$55,045Earnings 10yr
$20,884Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Union Adventist University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.9%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$27,990
Room & Board$8,000
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$40,586
Average Net Price$20,884
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,778
$30–48K$19,177
$48–75K$16,306
$75–110K$22,595
$110K+$25,861
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,884
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (43)
Student Body
Undergrads
439
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
Race & Ethnicity
White 48%
Black 7%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 9%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate45.9%
Freshman Retention79.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,853
8 Years$52,448
10 Years$55,045
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,300
Men
$57,600
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from NE state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
160 mi(277 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
337 mi(584 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
374 mi(648 min)