Union College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,049
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	47%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Schenectady, New York, Union College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

Union College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Union College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Union College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,659

Cost of attendance at Union College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,659

Cost of attendance at Union College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Union College received on average $36,604 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,604

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	64	14%	$5,231	$334,790
Other Federal Grant	64	14%	$6,126	$392,090
State Grant/Scholarships	33	7%	$6,678	$220,373
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	404	87%	$35,088	$14,175,613
Total Grant & Scholarships	404	87%	$36,604	$14,788,076

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Union College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Union College students is 84.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.9%.

84.5%

asian 82.3% 28 students
African American 92.9% 26 students
white 86.6% 348 students
hispanic 77.5% 31 students
International Students 71.4% 35 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Union College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Union College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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