Union Adventist University's published cost of attendance is $42,099. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,477, middle-income families pay around $24,957, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,653.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $42,099 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,334 |
| Room and Board | $8,460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$18,383 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,716 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,477 |
| $30–48k | $16,740 |
| $48–75k | $24,957 |
| $75–110k | $24,444 |
| $110k+ | $26,653 |
Union Adventist University's published cost of attendance is $42,099. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,477, middle-income families pay around $24,957, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,653. Azimuth ranks Union Adventist University #1051 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Union Adventist University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,808; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,367, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Union Adventist University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,367, placing Union Adventist University in the 51.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,843 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Union Adventist University in the 89.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Union Adventist University #474 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Union Adventist University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 37 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,420, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration follows with 25 graduates earning $59,681, also at 0.9× benchmark. Additional major programs include Artificial Intelligence with 12 graduates, Biology, General with 12 graduates, and Design and Applied Arts with 8 graduates. This program mix, anchored in Health, supports stable career pathways and consistent earnings outcomes for graduates entering healthcare and related professions.
