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Union College (Lincoln)

3800 S 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
Tel: (402)486-2600
Private not-for-profit | 881 students
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Union College is an independent, co-educational, four-year college offering degrees in the liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1891, Union is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Inspired by faith in Jesus Christ and dedicated to a personal student-focused community, Union College empowers students for learning, service and leadership.

School Overview:

Union College (Lincoln)
CountyLancaster County, NE
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		73 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment881 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		759 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		122 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		795 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		86 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		2%1%
% Asian		1%2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		13%3%
% Black		3%6%
% White		80%84%
% Two or more races		2%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$19,880$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$19,880$24,744
 
Percent Admitted45%64%
SAT Math (25-75%)430-590460-573
SAT Writing (25-75%)420-550440-570
ACT English (25-75%)17-2619-25
ACT Math (25-75%)17-2418-25
ACT Composite (25-75%)19-2520-25

School Notes:

  • Union College, founded in 1891, is a four-year coeducational college offering programs leading to baccalaureate and associate degrees in arts and sciences and a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies. A graduate program in education is offered on the college campus through an affiliation with another Seventh-day Adventist institution. Selected programs are also available in cooperation with local universities and colleges.
  • Union College provides a liberal arts education in an intellectually rigorous, Christian environment and encourages the harmonious development of human capabilities--the intellectual, spiritual, physical, psychological and social.
  • Union College's campus covers 50 acres in southeast Lincoln, Neb. Downtown Lincoln is only seven minutes away. Lincoln is also home to two other universities: Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
  • Union College is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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