Is Union Adventist University a Christian college?

Yes. Union Adventist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What is Union Adventist University’s Compass Score?

78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Union Adventist University?

Chapel is listed at College View church sanctuary (uGather and off campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Seventh-day Adventist Church · Seventh-day Adventist

Real cost

Average price after aid $23,716 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)

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Union Adventist University is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Lincoln, Nebraska, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Campus Ministries lists a weekly Thursday gathering, Friday evening Family Worship, monthly Power Pac weekends and Sabbath School groups, and students are required to attend a set number of worship services each semester. The bulletin describes four religion courses for first-year students and offers Theology and Religion majors.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Union Adventist University

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
No set time
WedToday
No set time
ThuToday
- 10:35AMChapelAt College View church
FriToday
- 7:30PMWorship night
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“As Sabbath begins and another week of studying is past, Union Adventist University students enjoy gathering in the church in a relaxed atmosphere of fellowship and worship.”
Source: uau.edu
“Many Union Adventist University students choose to take a gap year away from campus to continue their educations in strikingly different contexts, exploring both what it means to serve and lead.”
Source: uau.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Undergraduates must attend a minimum number of worship services each semester, based on class standing.

Source: uau.edu

What's a normal week?

Worship gathers Thursday mornings at 10:35 a.m. at College View church, and Friday evening fellowship starts at 7:30 p.m.

Source: uau.edu

Where do I find community?

Union for Christ is a branch of the Student Association that leads programs and events.

Source: uau.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Many students take a gap year to serve and lead in different contexts.

Source: uau.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

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Academic Excellence

A-

75 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score52%
First-year retention 20% of score84%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score8 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$18,776

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

68 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One weekday service a week: the Thursday uGather, held in the College View church sanctuary.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “10:35 am Thursdays, College View church, "Celebrating Community in Christ" Every Thursday morning the Union Adventist University family has the opportunity to gather in the sanctuary for spiritual fellowship.”
  A weekly Thursday morning gathering (uGather) is held at 10:35 am in the College View church sanctuary.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Students are required to attend a set minimum number of services each semester, set by class standing.)
Sources (2)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These include worships led by students or faculty, residence hall worships, spiritual emphasis weekends and Student Week of Prayer. Undergraduate students are required to attend a minimum number of these services depending on their class standing.”
  Worship includes student and faculty led services, residence hall worships and spiritual emphasis weekends; students must attend a minimum number set by class standing.
2. Student Life | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “To foster a sense of community in worship, the college requires students to attend a certain number of services each semester.”
  Students are required to attend a set number of worship services each semester.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Family Worship is held every Friday evening.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “7:30pm Friday evenings As Sabbath begins and another week of studying is past, Union Adventist University students enjoy gathering in the church in a relaxed atmosphere of fellowship and worship.”
  Family Worship is held every Friday evening at 7:30 pm as Sabbath begins.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Monthly Power Pac weekends are described as carrying the week of prayer experience through the year.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In lieu of Week of Prayers each semester, Union Adventist University endeavors to "perpetuate the week of prayer experience" all year with our monthly Power Pac weekends.”
  Monthly Power Pac weekends carry the week of prayer experience through the year.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Chaplain's Message | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/chaplains-message · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Pastor David Kabanje is chaplain and vice president for spiritual life at Union Adventist University.”
  The university's chaplain is also its vice president for spiritual life.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The large chapel is in Rees Hall, the women's residence hall.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Halls | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/student-housing · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The women's residence features a spacious lobby, community kitchen and eating area, student club room, laundry facilities, a large chapel, shared hall bathrooms and free internet access.”
  Rees Hall, the women's residence hall, has a large chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

87 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (First-year students take three religion courses in category 1 (Following Christ): 1A, 1B and 1C. Students transferring from other colleges are placed by class standing; a senior transfer takes only 1A (see concerns). Category 2A is counted under T3.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “1. Following Christ A. RELB 115 Encountering Jesus as Savior (3) 1 course”
  Category 1A, Following Christ, is one course chosen from four introductory Christian faith courses.
  “B. RELB (Biblical Studies) Other than category A 1 course C. REL (Religion elective) Other than category A 1 course”
  General education adds one Biblical studies course (B) and one religion elective (C), each other than the category 1A course.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (The category 1B course is one Biblical studies (RELB) choice among others. Old Testament Survey and New Testament Epistles are listed as RELB courses but are not individually required in general education.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “B. RELB (Biblical Studies) Other than category A 1 course C. REL (Religion elective) Other than category A 1 course”
  General education adds one Biblical studies course (B) and one religion elective (C), each other than the category 1A course.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (Category 2A, Thinking Deeply as a Christian, requires one 300 to 400 level religion course. Counted here, not under T1.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “2. Thinking Deeply as a Christian A. Any REL 300-400 course other than RELP courses 1 course”
  Category 2A, Thinking Deeply as a Christian, requires one 300 or 400 level religion course.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The degree in Theology will prepare students for gospel ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.”
  A Theology BA major is offered, and a Religion BS major is also listed.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes (The published bulletin states what faculty and staff believe.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Union’s faculty and staff believe that God is the Creator, Sustainer and Savior of humankind; that human beings are the crowning act of His creation; and that each person is imbued with intelligence and assets which should be dedicated to serving and glorifying God.”
  The bulletin states what the university's faculty and staff believe.

Christian community

87 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (3 named spiritual life staff: David Kabanje (chaplain and vice president), Mollie Dupper (chaplain) and Buell Fogg (associate chaplain).)
Sources (2)
1. Chaplain's Message | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/chaplains-message · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Pastor David Kabanje is chaplain and vice president for spiritual life at Union Adventist University.”
  The university's chaplain is also its vice president for spiritual life.
2. Employee Directory | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mollie Dupper Chaplain Campus Ministries mollie.dupper@uau.edu 402.486.2600 ext. 2095”
  Mollie Dupper is listed as chaplain in Campus Ministries.
  “Buell Fogg Assoc. Chaplain Campus Ministries buell.fogg@uau.edu 402.486.2600 ext. 2053”
  Buell Fogg is listed as associate chaplain in Campus Ministries.
Yes:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Monthly Power Pac weekends and spiritual emphasis weekends each year.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In lieu of Week of Prayers each semester, Union Adventist University endeavors to "perpetuate the week of prayer experience" all year with our monthly Power Pac weekends.”
  Monthly Power Pac weekends carry the week of prayer experience through the year.
2. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These include worships led by students or faculty, residence hall worships, spiritual emphasis weekends and Student Week of Prayer. Undergraduate students are required to attend a minimum number of these services depending on their class standing.”
  Worship includes student and faculty led services, residence hall worships and spiritual emphasis weekends; students must attend a minimum number set by class standing.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Several Sabbath School groups in different campus locations, plus the student-led Union for Christ.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “There are many different styles and locations of Sabbath Schools on campus. Find us at one of these places, and help us find an option that fits you.”
  Many Sabbath School groups meet in different styles and locations on campus.
  “Union for Christ is what Union is all about—being for Christ. As a branch of the Student Association, students lead and guide their peers into a closer walk with Jesus through programs, events and activities.”
  Union for Christ is a student-led group of the Student Association.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (The bulletin says residence hall worships are offered. This is recorded as some halls.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These include worships led by students or faculty, residence hall worships, spiritual emphasis weekends and Student Week of Prayer. Undergraduate students are required to attend a minimum number of these services depending on their class standing.”
  Worship includes student and faculty led services, residence hall worships and spiritual emphasis weekends; students must attend a minimum number set by class standing.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We encourage Union Adventist University students to participate in any of the seven Adventist churches in Lincoln each Saturday morning. Find Lincoln Seventh-day Adventist churches here.”
  Students are encouraged to attend local churches and given a directory of Lincoln Seventh-day Adventist churches.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Chaplain's Message | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/chaplains-message · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Pastor David Kabanje is chaplain and vice president for spiritual life at Union Adventist University.”
  The university's chaplain is also its vice president for spiritual life.

Missions and service

75 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our JOB Ministry is part of our commitment to being a good friends to our neighbors.”
  Campus Ministries runs a JOB Ministry that responds to community requests for help, and invites students to email cm@uau.edu about outreach.
2. Project Impact | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/spiritual-life/project-impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “More than 600 students and employees at Union Adventist University volunteer at the start of each school year and serve at more than 40 organizations to help them prepare for another year of service in Lincoln.”
  Project Impact has students and employees serving more than 40 Lincoln organizations at the start of each school year.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Volunteer service is available to students.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “a wide variety of volunteer services are available for students. Student volunteer coordinators provide resources and find opportunities to connect students and staff with service needs in the Lincoln area.”
  Volunteer services are available to students, with student volunteer coordinators.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome
Sources (1)
1. International volunteers and task force | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/volunteers · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Many Union Adventist University students choose to take a gap year away from campus to continue their educations in strikingly different contexts, exploring both what it means to serve and lead.”
  Many students serve for a year away from campus through the international volunteer and task force programs.
  “Listed below are several websites that post mission opportunities.”
  Campus Ministries lists several websites for mission opportunities, including international ones.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Project Impact: more than 40 Lincoln service organizations.)
Sources (1)
1. Project Impact | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/spiritual-life/project-impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “More than 600 students and employees at Union Adventist University volunteer at the start of each school year and serve at more than 40 organizations to help them prepare for another year of service in Lincoln.”
  Project Impact has students and employees serving more than 40 Lincoln organizations at the start of each school year.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (2)
1. Employee Directory | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Joe Drummond International Rescue and Relief Program joe.drummond@uau.edu”
  The university runs an International Rescue and Relief Program.
2. International volunteers and task force | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/volunteers · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Listed below are several websites that post mission opportunities.”
  Campus Ministries lists several websites for mission opportunities, including international ones.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The goal of Campus Ministries is to provide a plethora of opportunities for all students to encounter Jesus, grow in their relationship with Jesus, discover how to integrate that relationship into their professional goals, and to serve Him by meeting the needs of the people of this world with an eternal perspective consistent with the message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.”
  Campus Ministries aims to serve people in Christ's name, with service rooted in its faith.

Strengths

Students are required to attend a set number of worship services each semester, chosen from several worship opportunities.
Sources (2)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These include worships led by students or faculty, residence hall worships, spiritual emphasis weekends and Student Week of Prayer. Undergraduate students are required to attend a minimum number of these services depending on their class standing.”
  Worship includes student and faculty led services, residence hall worships and spiritual emphasis weekends; students must attend a minimum number set by class standing.
2. Student Life | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “To foster a sense of community in worship, the college requires students to attend a certain number of services each semester.”
  Students are required to attend a set number of worship services each semester.
A named chaplain, who is also vice president for spiritual life, leads Campus Ministries, with two more named chaplains on staff.
Sources (2)
1. Chaplain's Message | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/chaplains-message · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Pastor David Kabanje is chaplain and vice president for spiritual life at Union Adventist University.”
  The university's chaplain is also its vice president for spiritual life.
2. Employee Directory | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mollie Dupper Chaplain Campus Ministries mollie.dupper@uau.edu 402.486.2600 ext. 2095”
  Mollie Dupper is listed as chaplain in Campus Ministries.
  “Buell Fogg Assoc. Chaplain Campus Ministries buell.fogg@uau.edu 402.486.2600 ext. 2053”
  Buell Fogg is listed as associate chaplain in Campus Ministries.
Project Impact has students and employees serving more than 40 Lincoln organizations each school year.
Sources (1)
1. Project Impact | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/spiritual-life/project-impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “More than 600 students and employees at Union Adventist University volunteer at the start of each school year and serve at more than 40 organizations to help them prepare for another year of service in Lincoln.”
  Project Impact has students and employees serving more than 40 Lincoln organizations at the start of each school year.
Theology BA and Religion BS majors are offered.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The degree in Theology will prepare students for gospel ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.”
  A Theology BA major is offered, and a Religion BS major is also listed.

Concerns

Students transferring from colleges other than Seventh-day Adventist colleges are placed in religion courses by class standing; a senior transfer takes one course.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “1. Following Christ A. RELB 115 Encountering Jesus as Savior (3) 1 course”
  Category 1A, Following Christ, is one course chosen from four introductory Christian faith courses.
Biblical studies is one choice among several courses.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Bulletin 2025-2027uau.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2027-Undergraduate-Bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “B. RELB (Biblical Studies) Other than category A 1 course C. REL (Religion elective) Other than category A 1 course”
  General education adds one Biblical studies course (B) and one religion elective (C), each other than the category 1A course.
The published weekly services are held off campus in a church.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “10:35 am Thursdays, College View church, "Celebrating Community in Christ" Every Thursday morning the Union Adventist University family has the opportunity to gather in the sanctuary for spiritual fellowship.”
  A weekly Thursday morning gathering (uGather) is held at 10:35 am in the College View church sanctuary.
  “7:30pm Friday evenings As Sabbath begins and another week of studying is past, Union Adventist University students enjoy gathering in the church in a relaxed atmosphere of fellowship and worship.”
  Family Worship is held every Friday evening at 7:30 pm as Sabbath begins.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries

Address: 3800 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506
Location: On campus
Facilities: office (lower level of the Atrium, Don Love Building)

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Source: uau.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, uau.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Campus Ministries

Sources (2)

Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The goal of Campus Ministries is to provide a plethora of opportunities for all students to encounter Jesus, grow in their relationship with Jesus, discover how to integrate that relationship into their professional goals, and to serve Him by meeting the needs of the people of this world with an eternal perspective consistent with the message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.”
Campus Ministries aims to serve people in Christ's name, with service rooted in its faith.
Chaplain's Message | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm/chaplains-message · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Pastor David Kabanje is chaplain and vice president for spiritual life at Union Adventist University.”
The university's chaplain is also its vice president for spiritual life.

Christian clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 4 off campus, 3 location not published

Worship and prayer 2

uGatherOff campus
Thursdays, 10:35 am
A weekly Thursday morning gathering in a church sanctuary for spiritual fellowship.
uau.edu
Family WorshipOff campus
Friday evenings, 7:30 pm
A relaxed evening of fellowship and worship as Sabbath begins.
uau.edu

Service 3

Project ImpactOff campus
September 3, 2026
The annual service day when students and employees serve more than 40 Lincoln organizations.
uau.edu
International volunteers and task forceOff campus
Gap-year volunteer and task force service positions in North America and abroad.
uau.edu, uau.edu
JOB Ministry
Responds to requests for help from the community.
uau.edu

Faith formation 1

Sabbath School groupsOn campus
Several Sabbath School groups in different styles and locations on campus.
uau.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Union for Christ
A branch of the Student Association in which students lead peers through programs, events and activities.
uau.edu

Retreats 1

Power Pac weekends
Monthly
Monthly weekends with guest speakers who lead students in growing in their relationship with Jesus.
uau.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Thursday10:35 AMCollege View church sanctuary (uGather, off campus) · Weekly Thursday morning gathering for spiritual fellowship, as listed by Campus Ministries.

Worship night 1

Friday7:30 PMA church (Family Worship, off campus) · Family Worship as Sabbath begins.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Campus Ministries | Union Adventist Universityuau.edu/campusm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“10:35 am Thursdays, College View church, "Celebrating Community in Christ" Every Thursday morning the Union Adventist University family has the opportunity to gather in the sanctuary for spiritual fellowship.”
A weekly Thursday morning gathering (uGather) is held at 10:35 am in the College View church sanctuary.
“7:30pm Friday evenings As Sabbath begins and another week of studying is past, Union Adventist University students enjoy gathering in the church in a relaxed atmosphere of fellowship and worship.”
Family Worship is held every Friday evening at 7:30 pm as Sabbath begins.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$19,477
$30,001–$48,000	$16,740
$48,001–$75,000	$24,957
$75,001–$110,000	$24,444
Over $110,000	$26,653

Full cost of attendance before aid: $42,099 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	536
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 42% · Women 58%
First-generation students College Scorecard	25%
Total students	635
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$23,716
Cost of attendance (per year)	$42,099
Median federal debt at graduation	$27,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	52%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	51%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	42%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	62%
First-year retention	84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$55,045
Admission rate	100%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $926 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	31%

Value index: 48 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$79,420
Business administration	$59,681

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computing and information science, Design, English, Health sciences, History, International relations, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Other social sciences, Physics, Psychology, Public health, Secondary education, Social work, Teacher education, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Health professions	46%
Business	17%
Biology	7%
Education	6%
Public administration and social service	5%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	8%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$8,460
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	8 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	99%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$53,331IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline service	Lincoln Airport (LNK)About 8 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Eppley Airfield (OMA)About 54 miles away
Town population	294,856Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	LincolnAbout 3 miles away · about 10 minutes by car
Typical weather	24°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Lincoln 8 Ene, NE, about 7 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Is Union Adventist University a Christian college?: Yes. Union Adventist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.
What is Union Adventist University’s Compass Score?: 78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Union Adventist University?: Chapel is listed at College View church sanctuary (uGather and off campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 181738
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Seventh Day Adventist
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