Union College
Lincoln, NE
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 574
Graduate Enrollment: 89
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.48%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.5% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 49.1%
Black: 10.3%
Hispanic: 24.2%
Asian: 5.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.9%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.1%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 10.3%
Hispanic: 24.2%
Asian: 5.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.9%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.1%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,738
In-State tuition: $26,060Out-of-State tuition: $26,060
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,210 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,020 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,020 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,477 (2017)
Median Family Income: $47,851 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 75.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,752 |
| $30k-48k | $21,124 |
| $48k-75k | $23,890 |
| $75k-110k | $26,467 |
| $110k+ | $21,583 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 37%6-year graduation rate: 60%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 74.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,988 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,168 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | $30,875 | $292 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 24 | $1,903 | $103,830 ($8,653) | $110,494 ($9,208) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 33 | $31,000 | $286 | $67,015 ($5,585) | $66,629 ($5,552) |
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $39,917 ($3,326) | $58,921 ($4,910) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,458Full time faculty: 95%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $25,118,021 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $31,768,634 (2022)