Union College
Schenectady, New York
#100 National Colleges
42.92%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
2,161 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
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Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York. 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 University. In the 19th century, it became known as the "Mother of Fraternities", as three of the earliest Greek letter societies were established there. The school was once referred to as one of the "Big Four" alongside Harvard University, Yale University and Princeton University.
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, as well as opportunities for interdepartmental majors and self-designed organizing theme majors. It offers a wide array of courses in the humanities, social sciences, arts, sciences, literature, and foreign languages. The school is distinguished among liberal arts colleges by also offering ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in computer engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. About 60% of Union students engage in some form of international study or study abroad.
"Union College." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_College.
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, as well as opportunities for interdepartmental majors and self-designed organizing theme majors. It offers a wide array of courses in the humanities, social sciences, arts, sciences, literature, and foreign languages. The school is distinguished among liberal arts colleges by also offering ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in computer engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. About 60% of Union students engage in some form of international study or study abroad.
"Union College." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_College.
Location
City
Schenectady, New York
Locale
City: Small (population less than 100,000)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 24.1% |
| Engineering | 21.9% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 15.3% |
| Psychology | 6.8% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 5.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 5.4% |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 3.3% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 3.1% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.7% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 2.5% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.9% |
| History | 1.8% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 1.8% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 1.8% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1.0% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.8% |
Cost
Tuition
$57,324.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
45.99%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$34,779.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1333
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 740 | 680 | 620 |
| Verbal | 680 | 640 | 600 |
ACT Scores
30
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| English | 35 | 31 | 27 |
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