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Union College

Schenectady, New York · Private · 2,046 undergrads

Union College admits 44% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Union College?

44% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1310–1480 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

8,210 applied, 3,606 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Union College cost?

$28,128 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $87,669.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,803
$30,000–$48,000$15,351
$48,000–$75,000$18,939
$75,000–$110,000$28,594
over $110,000$42,202

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Union College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Union College's fall 2027 rule yet. Union College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Union College's site

What it's like

2,046
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Schenectady, NY.
90%
of first-years come back for year two.
75%
finish in four years. 85% within six.
$95.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25.1k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Union College is on

Most selective in New YorkColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 32 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Union College's acceptance rate?
44% for fall 2024: 3,606 of 8,210 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Union College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310 to 1480 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Union College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,939 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $87,669.
What is Union College's graduation rate?
85% of students finish within six years and 75% within four (IPEDS).