PrivateUrbanUnion Adventist University
Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Union Adventist University was formed in 1891 as Union College.
- •The campus began construction that same year, and academic classes officially began in September 1891.
- •In 1907, the boiler house of Union College was destroyed by a fire of unknown cause.
- •College View was later annexed by the city of Lincoln on April 30, 1929.
- •The original clock tower was replaced with a 100 foot (30 m) tall steel clocktower in 1971.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (43)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average + large city premium