Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 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
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
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

8,210

Applied

3,606

Accepted

2,065

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,789

Females Applied

1,887

Females Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,418

Males Applied

1,718

Males Accepted

39%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

91

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	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 18th	No
Transfer	April 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		660	720
SAT Math		650	760
ACT Composite		29	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

71,226

Private

Fees

450

Full-time student fees

17,640

Room & board

9,657

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

59,312

Avg. Financial Aid Package

62,738

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

57,884

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,883

Avg. Loan Aid

22,031

Avg. Grant Aid

54,042

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

2,065

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

68%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.98%
Black or African American	4.33%
White or Caucasian	62.73%
Asian	7.43%
Two or more races	3.69%
Other	0.05%

Gender

Male (52.98%)

Female (46.92%)

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:
Club Expo, Springfest and Lobsterfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

More
Minerva Housing

Most popular organizations:
Association of Campus Events, Black Student Union, Ski & Snowboard Club, SAE Baja and Gaming 4 U

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

Faculty

233

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 231

Part-time - 2

Male - 126

Female - 105