Union College: Ranking & Review
| Schenectady rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 431 | 1489 Top 9% |
Union College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 37% | 38% |
| Applicants | 6,676 | 3,551 | 3,125 |
| Admissions | 2,495 | 1,318 | 1,177 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 570 | 296 | 274 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,267 | 1,219 | 1,048 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Union College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $68,610 | $68,610 |
| Off-campus | $65,259 | $65,259 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $13,119 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Union College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,015 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $53,019 | $53,019 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $471 | $471 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,964 | $1,964 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 118 | 118 |
| Engineering | 74 | 74 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 72 | 72 |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 45 |
| Psychology | 39 | 39 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 31 | 31 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 19 | 19 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 18 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 16 | 16 |
| History | 11 | 11 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | 11 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 11 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | 9 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | 4 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | 3 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 483 | 483 |
A total of 483 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Union College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 84% | 87% |
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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 |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | union garnet |
| Academic Calendar | Trimester |
| Total FTE staff | 821 |
| Instructional FTE | 226 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.union.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 Union St Schenectady, New York, 12308-2311 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 66,000 |
| Phone | 5183886000 |
| Fax | +1 (518) 388 6800 |