Description

The Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, offers a liberal arts education integrated with Christian values to students of all backgrounds to produce graduates who are committed to responsible citizenship and altruistic service all over the world.

The college’s international climate represents its mission to educate students and personnel from diverse cultural backgrounds. To service its international students, the college offers studies through Adventist Colleges Abroad, English as a Second Language, and Union Scholars honors programs.

Undergraduate academic divisions at the school include:

  • Business and Computer Science
  • Fine Arts
  • Humanities
  • Nursing
  • Religion

Academics for graduates include a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies.

To honor its commitment to Christian values, the school has a rich spiritual and student life. Students may partake in activities like:

  • Daily devotional events
  • Ministry opportunities
  • Worship opportunities
  • International volunteering

The college has an active student body that coordinates events nearly every week. From ugly sweater and ice-skating parties to 50s-style banquets and cookie decorating socials, students take an active role in creating a welcoming college life.

Residence halls are available, but not required.

Students may receive financial aid through merit-based scholarships and federal Pell grants, and Perkins and Stafford loans.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventists

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$17,430

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,430

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

853

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
843
Freshman Class
117
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
853

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
98%
Graduate
2%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
77%
Latino
7%
Other
11%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%