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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
Schenectady, NY 12308-2311
United States
Contact
Phone: 518-388-6000
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African Studies |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Asian Studies/civilization |
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| Latin American And Caribbean Studies |
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| Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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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, General |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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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 Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese Language And Literature |
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| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Systems Science And Theory |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physical Sciences, Other |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,622
Applied
3,145
Accepted
2,047
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,644
Females Applied
1,470
Females Accepted
40%
Male Admissions
3,978
Males Applied
1,675
Males Accepted
42%
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 %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 660 | 600 | 680 | |
| SAT Math | 680 | 610 | 720 | |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 28 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
61,308
Private
Fees
351
Full-time student fees
15,198
Room & board
8,370
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
47,778
Avg. Financial Aid Package
48,910
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
42,490
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,020
Avg. Loan Aid
14,600
Avg. Grant Aid
41,434
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
2,047
Total Undergrad students
8%
International Students
65%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.52% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.54% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5.97% |
| Two or more races | 3.25% |
Gender
Male (53.49%)
Female (46.46%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 72% |
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& open forum, student newspaper, Concert Committee and ski club
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
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 | |
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No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
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
240
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 206
Part-time - 34
Male - 134
Female - 106
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