Union College
Liberal arts college · Schenectady, NY · 2,046 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
44%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1480
ACT (middle 50%)
29–33
Average net price
$28,128
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$87,669
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Union College?
Union College accepts about 44 of every 100 applicants (44%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1480 on the SAT. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 29–33.
The latest federal data says Union College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Union College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Union College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $87,669 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $28,128 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $71,676 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$71,676
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$71,676
- Room & board$17,640
- Total cost of attendance$87,669
- Average net price after grants$28,128
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Psychology.
Union College FAQ
- What is Union College's acceptance rate?
- 44% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Union College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1480. Aim for 1480 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Union College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 29–33.
- Is Union College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Union College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Union College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Union College cost?
- About $87,669 a year before aid; $28,128 on average after grants.
- What is Union College's FAFSA school code?
- 002889. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Union College receives your information.
- What is Union College's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Union College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria College of AlbanyAlbany, NY | 44% | — | $20,375 | 38% |
| Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY | 46% | 1270–1440 | $43,336 | 81% |
| Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NY | 41% | — | $55,613 | 77% |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York, NY | 48% | 1100–1400 | $657 | 70% |
| University of RochesterRochester, NY | 40% | 1410–1540 | $34,347 | 83% |
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