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Overview |
Union College | |||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | union.edu | |||
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Costs |
Union College | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% |
Admission |
Union College | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 9,295 | |||
| Admitted | 4,070 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Union College | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Union College | |||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | |||
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| % Men | 0% | |||
| % Women | 1% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 73% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 7% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 7% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Union College | |||
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| % In-State | 28% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | |||
Campus |
Union College | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/