Financial aid

BREAKING NEWS!

Transfer students now receive the same scholarships as freshman!

Starting in January 2024, transfer students will receive the same academic merit scholarships as freshmen — up to $10,000 per year for academic merit! Plus more is available for financial need. Read on to learn more!

You can afford a Union Adventist University education

Higher education is a big investment with big benefits that can impact the rest of your life. Figuring out how to pay for college may seem daunting, but it's really a matter of subtraction. Keep scrolling to learn how it works.

Want to calculate your own costs? Check out the Union net price calculator!

Contact our Financial Aid Office at 402.486.2505, financialaid@uau.edu, or schedule an appointment.

A Union education can be for everyone

Union students come from a wide variety of economic backgrounds. That means there are a number of students at Union from families very similar to yours.

NEW FOR SPRING 2024: Learn more about the Bridge to Union Scholarship — a plan that will cover the tuition costs for students who are eligble to receive a PELL grant.

Family income of Union students who filed FAFSA (2022-23)

Under $39,999 (32%)

$40,000-$79,999 (24%)

$80,000-$119,999 (19%)

$120,000-$159,999 (11%)

More than $160,000 (14%)

The Union advantage

We believe you'll find Union Adventist University to be a great experience and the best possible preparation to follow your calling in life. Here's why:

  • We will help you get intentional about finding your calling and becoming the person God created you to be.
  • You'll enjoy a close community where it is easy to make friends and your professors know you by name.
  • You'll experience top quality academics evidenced by 100 percent first-time board pass rates for our nursing and PA programs.
  • You'll be immersed in more than 40 student-led weekly ministry and worship activities so you're sure to find something that fits your spiritual journey.

We're so sure you'll love your experience and find a great career, we guarantee it. Learn more

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"America's Best Colleges"

Ranked in the top tier for midwest regional colleges for the 13th year in a row.

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"Best Nationwide Colleges for Your Money"

Ranked in the top 25% best colleges for the money by CollegeFactual.com

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"Best Value Schools"

Ranked in the top tier for Midwest Regional colleges.

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"When I look at how much I've spent to attend Union, I feel guilty. I know the friendships I've made, the lessons I've learned—my experiences here are worth a lot more than the tuition I've paid. I think I got a great deal."

Joe Hofmann, 2016 graduate

How much does Union cost?

1. Start with the sticker price

It's okay—no one pays the sticker price because almost all Union Adventist University students receive financial aid.

Union Adventist University sticker price for 2023-2024 (see our full cost breakdown)

Annual total: $36,990

Tuition: $26,640

Housing, food and fees: $10,350

According to data from U.S. News, Union Adventist University is ...

4.5%
less expensive

Compared to the average cost of Adventist colleges and universities in the United States.

12.3%
less expensive

Compared to the average cost of private colleges and universities in Nebraska.

29.1%
less expensive

Compared to the average cost of private colleges and universities nationwide.

2. Subtract your financial aid, scholarships and earnings

The bottom line:

A Union Adventist University education is more affordable than you may imagine.

Use our net price calculator to get an estimate of what your scholarships and costs will be.

Looking for the fine print? Check out financial frequently asked questions

Ready to get started? Begin working your way through the financial checklist.

Need to talk to a human? Contact Financial Aid at 402.486.2505, finanancialaid@uau.edu or make an appointment.

The fine print.

There is always fine print. 

Union Adventist University reserves the right to make changes to any provision or requirement at any time with particular reference to admission, registration, tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarship programs.

No financial or scholarship estimate is final until we have received all required documentation.