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Union College admissions

Schenectady, New York · Private · 2,046 undergrads

Union College admitted 44% of applicants for fall 2024 (3,606 of 8,210, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310–1480.

The numbers

Applied
8,210
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
29–33
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
14%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist

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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).

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

Questions people ask

What is Union College's acceptance rate?
Union College admitted 44% of applicants for fall 2024 (3,606 of 8,210, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Union College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310–1480. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers