Overview

Union College is a 4-year institution located in Schenectady, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY  12308-2311
United States

Contact Phone: 518-388-6000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Latin American And Caribbean Studies
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,470

Applied

3,513

Accepted

2,096

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,552

Females Applied

1,676

Females Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,918

Males Applied

1,837

Males Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 21st
Transfer	April 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	680	630	710
SAT Math	700	640	740
ACT Composite	31	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

63,603

Private

Fees

351

Full-time student fees

15,768

Room & board

8,685

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

50,155

Avg. Financial Aid Package

51,611

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

46,865

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,852

Avg. Loan Aid

16,720

Avg. Grant Aid

44,585

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,096

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

65%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.1%
Black or African American	4.36%
White or Caucasian	67.36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	6.1%
Two or more races	3.1%

Gender

Male (54.87%)

Female (45.13%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	92%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fest, large scale lectures and large concerts

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Minerva House

Most popular organizations:
U-Program (Programming Board), speaker& open forum, student newspaper, Concert Committee and ski club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
awareness programs, bicycle patrol, shuttle service

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

237

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 210

Part-time - 27

Male - 131

Female - 106

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