Union College

Schenectady, NY • private • CSS Profile • III

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,118 • Total: 2,118

Academic Calendar

Trimester

Address

807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY
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Website

www.union.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,164 (55.0%) • Female: 954 (45.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	146	6.9%
Black/African American	85	4.0%
Hispanic/Latino	194	9.2%
White	1,387	65.5%
Two or More Races	69	3.3%
International	220	10.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

43.8%

4,070 admitted from 9,295 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 650-720
Math: 660-760
Total: 1310-1480

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

30-33

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/15/2026
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

85.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

75.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

89.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$87,198

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $68,688

Room & Board

$17,010

Books & Supplies

$1,500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$11,776
$30,001-48,000	$16,415
$48,001-75,000	$23,941
$75,001-110,000	$34,100
$110,001+	$45,017

Students Receiving Pell Grants

89%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$42,884

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Football Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis

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Common questions about Union College

What is Union College's acceptance rate?

Union College accepts 44% of applicants, from 9,295 applications.

How much does Union College cost?

Tuition and fees are $68,688. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,776 on average after aid.

Does Union College require SAT or ACT scores?

Union College requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Union College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

What is Union College's graduation rate?

85% of students graduate within six years.