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Union College
Schenectady, NY · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 44%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $28,128
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $95,269
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Union College is a private nonprofit college in Schenectady, NY with 2,046 undergraduates. It admits 44% of applicants, and admitted students average 1395 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,128 per year ($12,803 for families earning under $30,000). 81% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $95,269 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 44%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,295
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,070
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing660–720
200800
SAT Math650–760
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What Union College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $87,669
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $71,676
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,803
- $30–48k$15,351
- $48–75k$18,939
- $75–110k$28,594
- $110k+$42,202
Get a personal estimate with Union College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $95,269
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,081
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,046
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White63%
- Hispanic11%
- Black4%
- Asian7%
Union College FAQ
What is Union College's acceptance rate?+
Union College admits 44% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Union College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 650–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1395.
What ACT score do you need for Union College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is Union College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Union College?+
In Fall 2023, 9,295 students applied to Union College and 4,070 were admitted; 550 enrolled.
Does Union College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Union College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Union College require an essay?+
Union College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Union College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $87,669 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,128.
What is Union College's graduation rate?+
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196866 · How we use this data
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