We have issued our report dated March 8, 2010, accompanying the audited consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference in the Annual Report of United Bancorp, Inc. on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of United Bancorp, Inc. on Forms S-8 (file No. 33-123036 effective February 28, 2005) and S-3 (file No. 333-136708 effective August 17, 2006).