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Colleges / Union College

Union College

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

About Union College

Union College is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Schenectady, New York. Union College was founded in 1795 and enrolls 2,096 undergrads and no graduate students.

Union College Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Union College. The acceptance rate at Union College is 47%. In 2022, 7,470 students applied to Union College and 3,513 were admitted.

Union College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 47%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 61%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 62%
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 62%

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Union College Campus Tours

Union College is locatedin the city of Schenectady, New York,.

If you are interested in seeing Union College for yourself, be sure to 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.

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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 ACT Scores

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ACT Range

28 - 32

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

32 and Above

Good

28 to 32

Avg

28 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Union College is 31. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Union College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 28 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 28 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Union College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1270 - 1450

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Math SAT Range

640 - 740

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Reading SAT Range

630 - 710

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1450 and Above

Good

1270 to 1450

Avg

1270 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Union College students is 1380. Applicants with SAT scores of 1450 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Union College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1270 to 1450 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1270 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Union College.

Union College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$81,222

In State

$81,222

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,603
$63,603
Fees
$351
$351
Housing
$15,768
$15,768
Books
$1,500
$1,500

Student Life

Wondering what life at Union College is like? There are approximately 2,096 students enrolled at Union College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 35% percent are from NY and 65% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

35%

In State

65%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,096

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

47%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$63,954

Out-of-State

$63,954

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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