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Union College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 896
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Union College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Union College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Union College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Union College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at Union College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,060

Cost of attendance at Union College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,060

Cost of attendance at Union College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Union College received on average $13,368 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,368
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 35% $4,877 $209,722
Other Federal Grant 43 35% $7,011 $301,483
State Grant/Scholarships 8 7% $1,002 $8,019
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 123 100% $10,852 $1,334,802
Total Grant & Scholarships 123 100% $13,368 $1,644,304

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Union College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Union College students is 59.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.0%.

59.9%

  • asian 44.4% 4 students
  • African American 45.4% 5 students
  • white 66.3% 55 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 65.8% 25 students
  • International Students 50.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Union College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Union College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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