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Colleges / Union College - New York

Union College - New York

Schenectady, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate47%
Acceptance Rate47%

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

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Composite SAT Range

1310 - 1490

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Math SAT Range

660 - 760

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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

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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 Time

1%

Part Time

33%

In State

67%

Out-of-State

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$66,456

Out-of-State

$66,456

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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