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Union College - New York
Schenectady,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate47%
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About Union College
Union College is a private college in the city of Schenectady, New York. Union College was founded in 1795. The college currently enrolls around 2,107 students a year, including 2,110 undergrads.
Union College Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Union College. Union College admitted 47% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 8,458 applications received in 2022, 3,934 students were offered admission.
| Union College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 47% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 6% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 6% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 38% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Union College Campus Tours
Union College is located in the city of Schenectady, New York,.
If you want to see Union College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Schenectady, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albany County.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Union College and Schenectady are like without leaving home.
College Info
Union College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Union College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Union College is Apr 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Union College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1310 - 1490
Math SAT Range
660 - 760
Reading SAT Range
650 - 730
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1490 and Above
Good
1310 to 1490
Avg
1310 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Union College students is 1380. Applicants with SAT scores of 1490 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Union College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1310 to 1490 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1310 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Union College.
Union College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$82,845
In State$82,845
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$66,105
$66,105
Fees
$351
$351
Housing
$16,389
$16,389
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Union College is like? There are approximately 2,107 students enrolled at Union College, including 2,110 undergraduate students and -3 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 33% percent are from NY and 67% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time33%
In State67%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,107
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
47%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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