Union College
Union College

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
Calculate your net cost
Discover how military service can help you pay for college
Explore Military Pathways
Tuition
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:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$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.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$38,751
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,227
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,993

 

Students receiving state aid
10%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7670
Students receiving federal aid
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
0
100
44%
Acceptance Rate
9295
Students Applied
35%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
24
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply 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 DecisionJanuary 15May 1
Application Fee
$60
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

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

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 518-388-6112
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: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Trimester

Non 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

Faculty Overview

0
100
95%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
55%
45%
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
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Winston's Review

from Westminster, CA

Organization and commitment. People often say that you have to "lock in" to complete assignments and succeed in college. As someone with a 4.0 GPA, I am "locked in" nearly 24/7/365. Of course, I take ...

Lily's Review

from New York, NY

Work-hard, play-hard is the motto at Union. A diverse, tight-knit liberal arts community that encourages creativity and diversity in all areas. Good luck with tuition!...

lily's Review

from pittburgh, pa

i wasn't originally planning on looking at this school, but i visited on my way back from another school (rpi) and fell in love. the campus was breathtaking, even though the weather was miserable. our...