Resources › For Students and Parents Union College (Nebraska) Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Lincoln, Nebraska. Nicolas Henderson / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on July 24, 2017 Union College Admissions Overview: With an acceptance rate of 64% in 2015, Union College is generally open to applicants. Those who are admitted into the school generally have solid test scores and above average grades. Students applying to Union College will need to submit SAT or ACT scores; check out the table below to see how your scores fit into the averages of enrolled students. Along with standardized test scores and a completed application form, prospective students will need to submit official high school transcripts. If you have any questions about applying, feel free to contact the admissions office. Admissions Data (2016): Union College Acceptance Rate: 64% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 458 / 598 SAT Math: 418 / 585 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean ACT Composite: 18 / 26 ACT English: 18 / 27 ACT Math: 17 / 24 What these ACT numbers mean Union College Description: This Union College is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1891 by a group of Seventh-day Adventists, the college has grown and expanded; it now enrolls about 900 students. While UC mostly offers 2-year and 4-year degrees, students can earn a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Other popular programs include Nursing, Education, Business, Theology, and Computer Science. Academics at Union College are supported by a good 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Outside of the classroom, students can enjoy student-run clubs and organizations, as well as religious-based service projects and social gatherings. If you want to take part in an athletic team, the Union College Warriors compete in basketball, volleyball, and golf. Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, is a city of around 250,000--students can experience living in a city, with its restaurants, cultural events, museums, shops, and more. Enrollment (2015): Total Enrollment: 903 (814 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female89% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $22,538 Books: $1,100 (why so much?) Room and Board: $6,800 Other Expenses: $3,620 Total Cost: $33,958 Union College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 81%Average Amount of AidGrants: $12,311Loans: $5,166 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Business Management, Journalism, Theology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer/Information Sciences Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%Transfer-out Rate: 38%4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%6-Year Graduation Rate: 42% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Basketball, GolfWomen's Sports: Basketball, Volleyball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Union College, You May Also Like These Schools: Brandeis University Union College - New York University of Nebraska - Lincoln Boston University Cornell University Oakwood University Doane College - Crete University of Nebraska - Omaha Bellevue University Creighton University Union College Mission Statement Union College's missions statement can be found at https://www.ucollege.edu/about-us/mission-vision-values "Inspired by faith in Jesus Christ and dedicated to a personal student-focused community, Union College empowers students for learning, service and leadership." Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Union College (Nebraska) Admissions." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/union-college-nebraska-profile-786848. Grove, Allen. (2020, August 25). Union College (Nebraska) Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/union-college-nebraska-profile-786848 Grove, Allen. "Union College (Nebraska) Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/union-college-nebraska-profile-786848 (accessed March 27, 2023). copy citation