Union College
Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the state of New York, after Columbia College. In the 19th century, it became known as the "Mother of Fraternities", as three of the earliest Greek-letter fraternities were established there. Union began enrolling women in 1970, after 175 years as an all-male institution. The college offers a liberal arts curriculum across 21 academic departments, including ABET-accredited engineering degree programs.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 44%
- Average net price: $34,561
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,118
- Graduation rate (150%): 80%
- Graduation rate (200%): 85%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 84%
- Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $88,604
- Median earnings (8 years): $81,488
- Median earnings (6 years): $63,219
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Trimester
- City: Schenectady, NY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Union College include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (68 bachelor's) · median earnings $99,783 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Mechanical Engineering (47 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,427 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $30,061 1 year after graduation · median debt $25,062
- Liberal Arts and Sciences (32 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,345 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,500
- Biology (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,208 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
- Political Science (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,005 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,389
- Computer Science (26 bachelor's)
- Biomedical Engineering (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $86,182 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Electrical Engineering (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,427 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- History (16 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 6%, Engineering 38%, Computer Science 11%, Biological Sciences 28%, Psychology 17%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Union College students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $15,257 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $15,257
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,506
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,768
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $28,376
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $48,517
- In-state tuition and fees: $69,039
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $69,039
- Books and supplies: $1,500
- On-campus room and board: $17,010
- Off-campus room and board: $15,510
- Off-campus with family: $7,626
- Typical cost of attendance: $87,549
- Sticker vs net gap: 61%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 14%
- Federal loan recipients: 44%
- Average institutional grant: $40,809
- Average federal loan: $6,069
- Median debt at graduation: $25,337
Admissions
Union College admits 44% of applicants. Of students admitted, 14% enrolled.
- Applications: 8,210
- Admitted: 3,606
- Enrolled: 500
- Yield (first-choice signal): 14%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,118
- Women: 45%
- Commuter share (estimated): 3%
- Part-time undergraduates: 73%
- Age 25 and older: 2%
- Graduation rate: 80%
- Come back after freshman year: 90%
- First-generation: 13%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 58%
- Student to faculty: 9:1
- Professor salary: $140,328
- Associate professor salary: $109,267
- Assistant professor salary: $87,212
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,059
- Average SAT: 1,390
- Average ACT: 31
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the Union College acceptance rate? Union College admits 44% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Union College cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $15,257 a year after aid. Average net price is $34,561.
What majors does Union College offer? Popular programs include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Biology.
What is the average salary after Union College? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $88,604 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Union College graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 84% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 80%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Union College official site: https://union.edu.