Union College

Schenectady, NY

Union College

Schenectady, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$66,981

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

55%

male

45%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Selective

46%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,934
Declined 4,524
Total Received 8,458
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Private

2,107

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1795, Union College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in engineering, the liberal arts, and its commitment to undergraduate research. It is located on a suburban campus in Schenectady, New York—three hours from New York City and Boston.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,107
Established in 1795
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

100-acre campus in Schenectady (population: 65,625), 15 miles from Albany. Served by bus and train; air serves Albany. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Union College
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY
12308

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
88%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
61%
Top 1/4
80%
Top 1/2
94%
Bottom 1/2
6%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
650
75th
760
25th
660
75th
35
25th
29
75th
33
25th
27
75th
33
25th
29

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Selective

46%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,934
Declined 4,524
Total Received 8,458

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$35,369

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $66,456
Housing $9,027
Food $7,362
Additional fees $525
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $84,870
Average Financial Aid - $35,369
Total with Avg. Aid $49,501

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,874,753
State $1,010,890
Institutional $43,874,671
Other external $669,165
Total $47,429,479

Non-need-based

Federal $305,728
State $98,016
Institutional $8,729,023
Other external $305,546
Total $9,438,313

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 518 388-6123
F: 518 388-8052
finaid@union.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, bowling, cheerleading/spirit squad, curling, equestrian sports, fencing, golf, ice hockey, karate, kendo, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, bowling, cheerleading/spirit squad, curling, equestrian sports, fencing, golf, karate, kendo, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, broomball, cycling, dance team, dodgeball, field hockey, football, golf, kickball, lacrosse, paintball, racquetball, roller hockey, skiing, soccer, softball, step team, street hockey, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, ECAC, ECAC Hockey, Liberty League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Astronomy yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Systems Science and Theory yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

2,107

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,107
students

Female
45%
943

Male
55%
1,164

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,092
students

Female
45%
935

Male
55%
1,157

1%

15
students

Female
53%
8

Male
47%
7

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Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 15

Winter: November 1

Spring: February 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

18

trimester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

18

trimester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 31
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Greece
India
Pakistan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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