# Union College

Schenectady, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/union-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 44% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 9,295 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,070 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 660–720 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 650–760 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $87,669 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $28,128 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,803 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,351 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,939 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $28,594 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $42,202 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,046 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 81% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $95,269 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,081 (FY2024) |

## What Union College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 196866. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology