2,267
Students
44,649
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
37%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Union College is a 4-year institution located in Schenectady, NY, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Grant Hall
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
United States
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Latin American And Caribbean Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physical Sciences Related |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Fine/studio Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,676
Applied
2,495
Accepted
2,267
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,125
Females Applied
1,177
Females Accepted
38%
Male Admissions
3,551
Males Applied
1,318
Males Accepted
37%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.44
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 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
|
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 630 | 700 | |
| SAT Math | 640 | 730 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,819
Fees
471
Full-time student fees
13,563
Room & board
7,437
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
44,649
Avg. Financial Aid Package
43,345
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
49,243
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,067
Avg. Loan Aid
11,741
Avg. Grant Aid
37,748
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,267
Total undergrad students
7%
International Students
62%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.88% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
| Asian | 5.73% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.18% |
Gender
Male (53.77%)
Female (46.23%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 90% |
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
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
Most popular organizations:
U-Program (Programming Board), speaker's forum, student newspaper, Concert Committee and ski club
U-Program (Programming Board), speaker's 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
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 | No |
| 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 |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| 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
229
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 211
Part-time - 18
Male - 128
Female - 101
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