Union College

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Schenectady, NY
5.0 1 review

#11 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,065

Location Schenectady, New York
Website union.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#84

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Union College, located in Schenectady, New York, approximately 20 miles northwest of Albany, is a private liberal arts institution established in 1795 as the first college chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The 120-acre campus features a blend of historic and modern facilities, including the distinctive Nott Memorial, a 16-sided Victorian Gothic structure that serves as the college's architectural centerpiece. As one of the earliest adopters of engineering education in a liberal arts setting, Union College maintains strong programs in engineering, science, and social sciences while operating on a trimester academic calendar. The college provides residential housing for most of its undergraduate population across eight residence halls and several themed houses, with first-year students required to live on campus. Union competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Dutchmen and Dutchwomen, maintaining traditional rivalries within the Liberty League conference.

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Ratings

Union College is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1310/1480
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/33
GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

43.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.9%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$69,039

Costs for Union College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$69,039
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$351
Room and Board		$17,010
Budget for Other Expenses		$576
Total One Year Cost		$88,476

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$74,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

86% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Union College are Social Sciences, Biology, and Engineering. 25% of students major in Social Sciences, 14% in Biology, and 12% in Engineering.