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About Union College

liberal arts collegesmall class sizesengineering and sciences focusprivate selective collegeschenectady new york

Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, NY, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and engineering and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 47%, Union is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 575 students each year. Union is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1310–1480, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Union meets 100% of demonstrated financial need; the average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $11,776.

Admissions

Union College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

47%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1395
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1310 – 1480 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Union College

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Essay Strategy
Union's liberal arts and engineering curriculum is organized around interdisciplinary themes, so use your essays to show how your interests cross traditional academic boundaries. A student who can connect, say, a passion for music with an interest in acoustics or computer science will stand out as someone built for Union's model.
Test Score Strategy
Union is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, so consider withholding it and letting your GPA, course rigor, and essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Union College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Meets 100% of demonstrated need: Union College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Union College's sticker price of ~$79k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$79k/yr$11.8k
30k-48k~$79k/yr$16.4k
48k-75k~$79k/yr$23.9k
75k-110k~$79k/yr$34.1k
110k+~$79k/yr$45.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

85%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$63k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,043
Undergrad Enrollment