Overview
Student Population
| Location | Schenectady, New York |
| Online | union.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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Located in Schenectady, New York, Union College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,086 prospective students applied, and 2,612 were granted admission. Of those admitted 550 enrolled in the school. 2,195 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $56,853 plus fees of $471. Union College is ranked 75 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Union College is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Union College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#75 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#69 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in New York
#11 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#267 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1420 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $471 |
| Room and Board | $14,061 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $525 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,410 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 25% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Physical Sciences | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196866 IPEDS survey data for Union College.
Current students may use the Union College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.