Union College
Union College is one of the seventeen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Nebraska. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lincoln.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 868 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 157 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 126 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Union College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $21,970, and fees were $1,100. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,970 and $1,100 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students868 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 7 | 28 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1923 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 965 to 1150 |
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $916/credit | |
In State Students | $916/credit | |
Out of State Students | $916/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $41,220 | $41,220 | $41,220 |
ADN | 70 | $64,120 | $64,120 | $64,120 |
BSN | 125 | $114,500 | $114,500 | $114,500 |
FNP | 50 | -- | -- | -- |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Union College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 37% | $4,712 |
Other Federal Grant | 26% | $933 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $2,234 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $10,934 |
Federal Student Loans | 83% | $4,021 |
Private Loans | 10% | $5,383 |
$20,928
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,431 |
$30,001 to $48,000$20,062 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,652 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,882 |
Over $110,000$21,727 |
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Student Population
781
Undergrads
87
Graduates
521
Women
347
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
56% |
Hispanic |
19% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nebraska state board of nursing.