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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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4 Year, Private

Division 3

2,082 undergraduates

$66,456 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.

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Acceptance rate 43.8%

SAT score average 1410

ACT score average 31

Average high school GPA 3.7

Application fee $60

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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 10:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

10 :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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $66,456

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,389

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $525

Cost of attendance* $84,870

Average financial aid package $56,352

Estimated cost $28,518 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $66,456

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,389

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $525

Cost of attendance* $84,870

Average financial aid package $56,352

Estimated cost $28,518 See my potential costs

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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 2,082, with gender binary students split 55% male and 45% female.

Total enrollment

2,082

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

66%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

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

807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

5183886000

www.union.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

U-program (programming board)

Speaker& open forum

Student newspaper

Concert committee

Ski club

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 44%.

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 $339,480.

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