Overview


Union College
Schenectady, NY, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Founded in 1795 as the first college chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, Union College is a 4-year liberal arts institution located in upstate New York. The first liberal arts college to offer a degree program in engineering, Union confers undergraduate degrees in 56 academic majors and minors. Additionally, Union is home to the Minerva House Program where students and faculty gather to interact and socialize in an informal setting outside of the classroom. Throughout the school year, Union schedules a number of all-campus events such as the Winter Dance Concert, Springfest, and Lobsterfest.
Acceptance Rate:
44%
Average Net Price:
$39,101
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1411
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$39,101
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $69,039 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $69,039 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,627
$30k - $48k
$17,999
$48k - $75k
$20,694
$75k - $110k
$27,433
$110k+
$44,853
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$38,751
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,227
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,993
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
10%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7670
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,227
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$66,370
$30k - $48k
$66,121
$48k - $75k
$59,859
$75k - $110k
$53,251
$110k+
$33,110
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$67,152,264
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,884,244
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,738
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,337
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$269
Students receiving federal loans
46%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,931
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,200
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
9295
Students Applied
35%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
24
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
68%
13%
Submitting ACT
36%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1411
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
660
75th
760
Reading
25th
650
75th
720
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
33%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
24%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
52
Top 25%
79
Top 50%
97
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
40
$30k - $48k
19
$48k - $75k
32
$75k - $110k
45
$110k+
187
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,082
Total Number of Undergrads
2,082
0
100
80%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
69%
20-39 Students
28%
40-99 Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
47
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HISTORY | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
95%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
55%
US National: 44%45%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
68%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
34
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
9%
White
66%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
92%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
90%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Dutchmen
School Colors
garnet and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
340
Total Female Athletes
224
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Union College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$80,200
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Albany
Washington
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
PwC
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Albany Medical Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,337
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$269
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