College statistics
- Address:
- 807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY
12308 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.union.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $68,688
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $68,688
- Room and Board:
- $17,010
- Acceptance Rate:
- 43.8%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $567,467,656
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Union is a private, not-for-profit four-year college located in Schenectady's city center. It's a residential campus with a traditional liberal arts focus, attracting students who want a close-knit academic environment rather than a sprawling university. The college has a long history and a genuine commitment to undergraduate education.
Union enrolls 2,082 students and costs $84,870 per year for tuition, room, and board—the same whether you're from New York or out of state. That's a significant investment, though the college's $62 million endowment helps fund financial aid. About 44% of applicants get in, so it's moderately selective; admitted students typically score around 720-760 on the SAT math and reading sections, or a 33 on the ACT composite.
About 85% of Union students graduate within six years, which is solid. The school works best for students who thrive in smaller classes, want close relationships with professors, and are looking for a traditional liberal arts education in an upstate New York city setting. If you're drawn to hands-on learning and a real community feel rather than anonymity in a large lecture hall, Union is worth a serious look.