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Union College

Schenectady, NY·Private·~44% acceptance

Union College is a private college in Schenectady, NY. It admits about 44% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $34,561 per year. About 83% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $88,604 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$34,561/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $84,561
Aid cuts ~$50,000/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1310–1480
ACT (middle 50%)29–33
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
83%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$63,219
median earnings, 6yr
$88,604
median earnings, 10yr
How Union College reads an application

What Union College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rank
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
InterviewFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyDemonstrated interest

From Union College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Union College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresApplication essaysWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)Other test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Union College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Union College's acceptance rate?
Union College admits about 44% of applicants.
How much does Union College cost?
At Union College, the average net price after aid is about $34,561 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,561 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Union College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1310–1480 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT.
What are Union College's application deadlines?
Union College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Union College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Union College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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