Union College
The private college in Schenectady, New York, has programs span liberal arts and sciences, engineering, computer and information sciences, biology, neuroscience, chemistry, physics, mathematics, economics, political science, psychology, history, languages, fine arts, music and theater. Students typically take three classes per trimester which allows more focused study. Students are assigned to on-campus communities called Minerva Houses that offer group dinners, faculty talks and social events. Union has NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey teams.
At a glance At a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
LocationAt a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Schenectady, NY
Type3-year, Private Nonprofit
SizeMedium
Admissions Admissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
Undergraduate EnrollmentAdmissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
2,046
Acceptance Rate44%
Test ScoresConsidered, but not required
SAT Reading660-720
SAT Math650-760
ACT29-33
Costs Costs
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
Average annual costCosts
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
$28,128
Median earnings$81,583
Median total debt after graduation$25,081
Students receiving federal loans46%
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Areas of Study Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Browse all of this school's areas of study
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Area Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Information Science/Studies
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Biology, General
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Mathematics
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Systems Science and Theory
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physics
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Social Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Music
- Business/Managerial Economics
- History
Academics Academics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
Graduation RateAcademics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
85%
Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education's College Scorecard
