Union College

Schenectady, NY · Private nonprofit · 2,046 undergraduates

Union College admitted 44% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1310–1480 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $28,128 a year. Within six years, 81% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
44%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1310–1480
ACT middle 50%
29–33

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$87,669 a year
Average net price after aid
$28,128 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$12,803 a year
Tuition and fees
$71,676 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
81%
Students who return for a second year
90%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$95,269 a year
Median debt at graduation
$25,081

Students

Undergraduates
2,046
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
20%
Student-faculty ratio
9 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Social sciences
22%
Engineering
17%
Biological and biomedical sciences
16%
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
8%
Psychology
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.