Union College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1372 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #387 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #349 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 221 | In New York State |
| #177 of 1,110 | For Astrobiology |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 2,047
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.union.edu
Union College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 42% | 40% |
| Applicants | 7,622 | 3,978 | 3,644 |
| Admissions | 3,145 | 1,675 | 1,470 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 466 | 268 | 198 |
1,727 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
320 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
240 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Union College are 1210-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
133 or 29%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Union College are 28-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1395 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 195 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 165 (8%) |
| Asian | 121 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 93 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 66 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,752 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,769 |
| $48-75K | $24,375 |
| $75-110K | $32,614 |
| $110K+ | $41,200 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,956 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,956 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,956 |
| Fee in-district | $546 |
| Fee in-state | $546 |
| Fee out-of-state | $546 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,043 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,583 |
| Room charge | $7,998 |
| Meal charge | $6,585 |
Union College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 71 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 45 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 44 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 36 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 31 |
| Neuroscience | 31 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 22 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| History, General | 15 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 14 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 13 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Grand Total | 501 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 87% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 60 | 943 |
| 1992 | 26 | 899 |
| 1993 | 51 | 670 |
| 1994 | 53 | 613 |
| 1995 | 84 | 671 |
| 1996 | 53 | 703 |
| 1997 | 50 | 722 |
| 1998 | 58 | 723 |
| 1999 | 52 | 800 |
| 2000 | 66 | 877 |
| 2001 | 71 | 1074 |
| 2002 | 82 | 1251 |
| 2003 | 71 | 1497 |
| 2004 | 88 | 2264 |
| 2005 | 96 | 2707 |
| 2006 | 93 | 2471 |
| 2007 | 84 | 2863 |
| 2008 | 121 | 3321 |
| 2009 | 131 | 4000 |
| 2010 | 111 | 3914 |
| 2011 | 139 | 4385 |
| 2012 | 142 | 5075 |
| 2013 | 110 | 5566 |
| 2014 | 122 | 6085 |
| 2015 | 106 | 6168 |
| 2016 | 127 | 6388 |
| 2017 | 148 | 6615 |
| 2018 | 143 | 6562 |
| 2019 | 134 | 7262 |
| 2020 | 130 | 8212 |
| 2021 | 110 | 8017 |
Union College alumni
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Jimmy Carter
- Enrolled in Union College
- Studied in 1953
- Occupations
- naval officerdiplomatnovelistpoliticianfarmer
- Biography
-
James Earl Carter Jr. is an American former politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967. Since leaving office, Carter has remained engaged in political and social projects, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian work.
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Chester A. Arthur
- Enrolled in Union College
- Studied in 1848
- Occupations
- military officerlawyerpoliticianstatesperson
- Biography
-
Chester Alan Arthur was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 21st president of the United States from 1881 to 1885. Previously the 20th vice president, he succeeded to the presidency upon the death of President James A. Garfield in September 1881, two months after Garfield was shot by an assassin.
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Ben Schwartz
- Enrolled in Union College
- Studied in 2003
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Benjamin Schwartz is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. He has portrayed Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation and Clyde Oberholt on the Showtime series House of Lies; voiced Randy Cunningham in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, Dewey Duck in DuckTales, and Leonardo in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and appeared many times in the CollegeHumor web series Jake and Amir.
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Jeffrey DeMunn
- Enrolled in Union College
- In 1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- actorstage actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jeffrey DeMunn is an American stage, film and television actor known for playing Captain Esteridge in The Hitcher (1986), Sheriff Herb Geller in The Blob (1988), Andrei Chikatilo in Citizen X (1995), Harry Terwilliger in The Green Mile (1999), Dale Horvath in The Walking Dead (2010–2012), and Charles Rhoades, Sr. in Billions (2016–present).
General info
| Founded | 1795 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sous les lois de Minèrve nous devenons tous frères Under the laws of Minerva, we all become brothers and sisters |
| Colors | union garnet |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 810 |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 807 Union Street Schenectady, New York, 12308-2311 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 67,000 |
| Phone | 5183886000 |
| Fax | +1 (518) 388 6800 |