Union College
Schenectady, NY, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Union College
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateUnion College is located in Small City of Schenectady, NY, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Required for some
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
650720
Math
660760
ACT
Composite
3033
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ||||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$84,870Total Cost (On Campus)
$26,986Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $66,456 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus housing | $16,389 |
| On-campus other expenses | $525 |
| Total | $84,870 |
Rankings
#40U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023