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Union College

Union College is a small, private institution located in Schenectady, ny. Founded in 1795, Union College offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,077 undergraduates
cost $63,954 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Union College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 46.5%
SAT score average 1396
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Union College is known for one of its top majors: Political Science and Government. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Political Science and Government
Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology
Mechanical Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General
Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,954
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,768
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $498
Cost of attendance* $81,720
Average financial aid package $56,352
Estimated cost $25,368 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,954
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,768
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $498
Cost of attendance* $81,720
Average financial aid package $56,352
Estimated cost $25,368 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Union College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,077, with gender binary students split 56% male and 44% female.

Total enrollment

2,082

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Union College, students love their U-Program (Programming Board), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308-2311
phone 518-388-6000
address www.union.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

U-program (programming board)

Speaker& open forum

Student newspaper

Concert committee

Ski club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Union College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Union College?

Union College is located in Schenectady, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Union College? 

The acceptance rate for Union College is 47%.

What’s the average GPA for Union College?

The average high school GPA for Union College students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Union College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Union College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $326,880.

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