Union College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Schenectady, NY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Union's 2024 tuition & fees is $66,456 for the academic year 2023-2024. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,369.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,107 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

Union's acceptance rate is 43.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.51%. The median SAT scores is 1400 and the ACT socre is 32.

Union ranked 23rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 11st in New York Colleges rankings. Union College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Union College is $66,456.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $69,056 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

Undergraduate$69,056

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »43.79% Acceptance Rate / 13.51% Yield
Test Scores »1,400 SAT / 32 ACT
Graduation Rate »84%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate89%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »2,107 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$35,369

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Union College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Union
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Union College Directory Information

Address807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308-2311
Phone518-388-6000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

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