Union College

It is moderately difficult to get into Union College. The acceptance rate at Union College is 55%. Last year, 1,357 students applied to Union College and 742 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Union College, the application fee is $25.

Union College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Union College's admissions stats.

Union College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	88%
Waitlist	No

Union College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Union College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Union College?

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Union College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Union College Admissions

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Transferring to Union College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Union College

Union College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Union College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Union College

Wondering what factors are considered by Union College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Union College for more information on admission factors.

Union College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Union College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Union College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Union College?

Students admitted to Union College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Union College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 0% of Union College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 88% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Union College, you should strive to earn between 17 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Union College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Union College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Union College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Union College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Union College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Union College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Union College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Union College.

Does Union College accept transfer credits?

✅ Union College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Union College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Union College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Union College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Union College?

✅ Union College is not test optional.

What is Union College's acceptance rate?

✅ Union College's acceptance rate is 55%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Union College?

❌ Union College does not offer early decision.

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