2024-2025 COSTS
Additional program fees
Several of our programs also require additional fees charged either on a one-time or semester basis.Nursing Program | |
One-time application fee | $400 |
Clinical fee | $850 per clinical course |
NURS 204/347 course fee | $500 |
NURS 495 course fee | $275 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program | |
One-time confirmation fee | $200 |
Fieldwork and simulation fee | $150 per semester |
International Rescue and Relief Program | |
Summer training | Summer training $6996 (tuition) plus $1200 program fee |
Semester abroad INRR 100 Emergency Medical Technician INRR 202 Advanced Care for EMS Providers | $6,800 (travel, food and lodging) plus tuition $675 $650 |
Physician Assistant Program | |
Program fee | $1000 per semester |
Master of Science in Leadership
Full time student (three trimesters — including summer).
2025-2026 | |
|---|---|
Tuition | $18,000 |
General Fee | $1,400 |
Program Fee | $350 |
Health Insurance | $2,152* |
Textbooks | $2,700* |
Application Fee | $150 |
Total | $24,752 |
Part time student (six trimesters with fewer classes per term)
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
|---|---|---|
Tuition | $9,000 | $9,000 |
General Fee | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Program Fee | $350 | $350 |
Textbooks | $1,800* | $1,800* |
Application Fee | $150 | 0 |
Total | $12,700 | $12,550 |
Program total: $25,250
NOTE: The information in these tables is based on current tuition rates. The amounts listed for future years will change because tuition typically increases 2-4% per year.
Note: the general fee supports Union campus infrastructure that is necessary for learning and enrichment of all students. The program fee helps support the ancillary functions of the Master of Science in Leadership Program.
* These costs are estimated and may not apply to all students.
Graduate costs for 2025/26
Here are the tuition costs for Union's physician assistant graduate program. Please note some costs, such as health insurance and books, can only be estimated and may vary due to circumstances out of our control.
2025-2026 Year 1 | 2026-2027 Year 2 | 2027-2028 Year 3 | |
Tuition | $39,420 | $47,304 | $31,536 |
General fee | $1,400 | $1,400 | $2,152* |
Program fee | $2,500 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
Health insurance | $2,152* | $2,152* | $2,152* |
Books, materials and equipment | $3,000 | $2,700 | $2,350 |
Total | $48,472 | $56,556 | $39,438 |
NOTE: the information in these tables is based on current tuition rates. The amounts listed for future years will change because
tuition typically increases 2-4% per year.
The cost per credit in the PA Program is $1,314.
Note: The general fee supports Union campus infrastructure that is necessary for learning and enrichment of all students. The program fee helps support the ancillary functions of the PA program including but not limited to: patient simulations, software management fees, testing fees, guest lecture remuneration, offsite instruction, and association membership for students.
Master of Public Health
Note: Year 1 is three "trimesters," while Year 2 is two trimesters.
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
|---|---|---|
Tuition | $27,000 | $18,000 |
General Fee | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Program Fee | $1,500 | $1,000 |
Total direct costs | $29,900 | $20,400 |
Indirect costs that may apply | ||
Health Insurance | $2,152* | $2,152* |
Books, course materials and equipment | $2,700* | $1,800* |
On-campus housing and food | $3,900* | $9,612* |
Transportation | $3,900* | $3,900* |
Loan fees | $2,400* | $1,240* |
Total direct program cost for two years: $52,300
Estimated indirect and direct costs living on campus for two years: $87,616
NOTE: The information in these tables is based on current tuition rates. The amounts listed for future years will change because tuition typically increases 2-4% per year.
Note: the general fee supports Union campus infrastructure that is necessary for learning and enrichment of all students. The program fee helps support the ancillary functions of the Master of Public Health Program.
Costs for the two-year occupational therapy assistant program
If you are taking the full two-year associates degree at Union college, you can expect tuition and residential costs as listed above for undergraduate students.
The tuition for the OTA program is the same as other undergraduate programs. Here's what you can expect to pay for tuition to complete the OTA program.
Tuition for OTA program—2025-2026 | |
|---|---|
Fall | $14,448 |
Spring | $14,448 |
Summer | $14,448 |
Other costs | |
Textbooks and other learning materials | $1529 |
Program Fees | $650 |
Uniform | $80 |
Total other costs | $2259 |
Scholarships
Don't let our sticker price scare you. Almost all Union students receive a scholarship! Learn more about our excellent scholarship program.
Program deposit
A non-refundable fee of $200 is required once admission to the program has been granted. This fee holds your program seat and is credited to your student account at the start of the first semester of OTAC classes. (Note: this cost may vary year to year depending on OTA specific program fee changes.)
Residential costs
If you plan to live on campus, you'll be subject to the general fee, room rent and Union Market costs listed in the undergraduate costs section.
Master of Occupational Therapy
Year one contains three trimesters (including summer), while year two contains two trimesters.
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
|---|---|---|
Tuition ($1000/credit) | $40,000 | $33,000 |
General Fee | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Program Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Books and supplies | $2,700* | $2,700* |
Confirmation fee | $400 | - |
Total | $48,152 | $40,752 |
Program total cost: $88,904
NOTE: The information in these tables is based on current tuition rates. The amounts listed for future years will change because tuition typically increases 2-4% per year.
*Items marked with an asterisk are estimates and may vary based on your situation.
Student fees
- Confirmation fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee. Confirmation fee is paid at the time of acceptance in order to confirm your seat in the MOT program cohort.
- General fee supports Union campus infrastructure that is necessary for learning and enrichment of all students.
- Program fees help support the ancillary functions of the MOT Program including, but not limited to, technology, software and clinical simulation tools.
Direct costs of the ACA program depends upon the destination and duration of your study abroad experience. Please refer to for tuition, fees and living expenses.
Semester | Year | ||
Personal/miscellaneous expenses | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
Transportation | $1,909 | $3,818 | |
Loan fees | $100 | $200 | |
Total of indirect costs | $3,509 | $7,018 | |
Don't forget about books and other supplies.
Potential additional costs or expenses
Books and supplies: Most students spend around $800 per year for textbooks and supplies. Some classes require additional supplies—like art, music, nursing, engineering and physical education—that are not included in this estimate.
Music lessons: Union Adventist University makes a wide variety of music lessons available outside of your regular classes. If you're musically inclined, the cost is $450 per semester for 13 half-hour lessons.
Health insurance: All full-time students (12 credits or more) are required to have health insurance We recommend to all students that they stay on their parents' insurance plan, however that is not a possibility for some students. You'll need to provide proof of insurance at registration, or you can purchase plans through Union Adventist University for about $2,152 per year.
Union Market—have your cake and eat it too.
Union Market
Union Market, Union Adventist University's dining hall, offers a wide variety of options sure to please any palette.
Note: All dorm residents are required to purchase at minimum the Economy Union Market meal plan — except those who are in the dorm incentive plan (for those 22 and older).
The average Union student spends around $3,500 per year for food at Union Market, but all students living in the residence halls are required to spend at least $3,500 (2025-2026).
Here are the options:
Economy (required minimum) | $3,500 per year |
Intermediate | $3,900 per year |
Deluxe | $4,300 per year |
Note: These plans give you a 40% discount off of listed retail prices. $500 of the above listed amount is a Union Market service fee. The rest is available as a declining balance throughout the year. If you purchase an Intermediate or Deluxe plan and don't use the whole amount, the difference will be refunded.
Other meal plan options
Residence Hall Senior/22 Plus Plan—This is an optional plan for students in the residence hall who have senior standing or are 22 or older and provides a 20% discount off retail prices. Students can use put down $250 or more towards meal purchases and the first $250 will not be refunded if it goes unused (the $500 service fee is waved).
Village $250 Plan—This is an optional plan for students who do not live in the residence hall and provides a 20% discount off retail prices. It works the same as the Residence Hall Senior/22 Plus Plan.
At Union, you get a lot of little perks you might not find at every other school.
Extra benefits
Here are some of the perks you get at Union at no additional cost:
- Up to 18 credits for the same price (most colleges allow 12-16 credits).
- Free parking
- Membership in 1-3 campus clubs
- Counseling services to students
- Tutoring and life coaching through the Teaching Learning Center
- While most colleges require the entire cost of a semester up front, Union offers parents and students a 10-month interest-free payment option. After loans, grants and scholarship are applied, the remainder of the cost is divided into 10 monthly payments. There is no monthly fee as long as the account is up-to-date.
The 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 scholarship or financial estimate is final until we have received all required documentation.
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