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Union College (Schenectady, NY) campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

Union College (Schenectady, NY)

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
43.9%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹64,84,971Out-of-state
Students
2,046Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9Student to faculty

About

Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the state of New York, after Columbia College. In the 19th century, it became known as the "Mother of Fraternities", because three of the earliest Greek-letter fraternities were established there. Union began enrolling women in 1970, after 175 years as an all-male institution. The college offers a liberal arts curriculum across 21 academic departments, including ABET-accredited engineering degree programs.

Admissions planning estimate

43.9% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 32.9%–54.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 43.8% (4,070/9,295; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

44 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,210
Offered a place 3,606
Enrolled 500

13.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1310-1480
4001600
ACT composite29-33
136

What a year costs

₹82,23,652 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹64,84,971
  • Housing₹15,97,783
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹82,23,652
After aid (average) ₹32,46,384

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹64,84,971
Out-of-state ₹64,84,971

Average aid awarded: ₹50,76,273 a year.

Outcomes and support

90.2%
Retention
80.4%
Graduation
59%
Get financial aid
68%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.7%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 7.4%
African American 4.4%
Multiracial 3.8%
Unknown 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Systems Science and Theorybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate43.92%
Total Applicants8210
Admitted Applicants3606
Enrolled Applicants500
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1310
SAT Composite 75th %1480
ACT Composite 25th %29
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹64,84,971
Out-of-State Tuition₹64,84,971
Average Housing Cost₹15,97,783
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹32,46,384
Students Receiving Aid59%
Average Aid Awarded₹50,76,273
Out-of-State Students68%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.35%
Asian7.38%
Hispanic10.95%
White62.71%
Multiracial3.76%
Native American0.00
Pacific Islander0.1%
International10.61%
Unknown Race0.15%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate80.39%
Retention Rate90.18%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates2046

Contact

Street Address807 Union St
ZIP Code12308
Phone(518) 388-6112
Websitehttps://www.union.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/