Union College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1429 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 388 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 349 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 33 of 1 | In Schenectady |
| # 227 of 14,131 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
44%
Average SAT
1,395
Average ACT
31
Avg. cost to attend
$42,137 /y
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
2,065
Male:Female Ratio
53:47
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Union College has an acceptance rate of 44% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Applicants | 8,210 | 4,418 | 3,789 |
| Admissions | 3,606 | 1,718 | 1,887 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 500 | 263 | 237 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 62% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 11% |
| â– Asian | 7% |
| â– Hispanic | 11% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Union College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Union College majors
Union College has granted 453 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Union College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 68 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 47 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 40 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 32 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 26 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 20 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 15 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 12 |
| Neuroscience | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 453 |
Publications & Citations
Union College has published 6,332 scientific papers with 139,367 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,531
/ 73,902
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
2,531
/ 62,909
|
| Environmental Science |
2,498
/ 61,832
|
| Biology |
2,468
/ 74,076
|
| Engineering |
2,446
/ 54,518
|
| Computer Science |
2,146
/ 56,976
|
| Political Science |
2,113
/ 40,680
|
| Chemistry |
1,952
/ 55,570
|
| Law |
1,937
/ 39,507
|
| Philosophy |
1,714
/ 34,333
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,634
/ 40,666
|
| Medicine |
1,618
/ 43,963
|
| Sociology |
1,481
/ 33,313
|
| History |
1,448
/ 22,870
|
| Geology |
1,395
/ 41,009
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,375
/ 32,701
|
| Psychology |
1,234
/ 36,559
|
| Mathematics |
1,107
/ 36,418
|
| Business |
1,021
/ 27,878
|
| Materials Science |
996
/ 23,707
|
| Paleontology |
981
/ 33,788
|
| Economics |
980
/ 26,763
|
| Archaeology |
927
/ 19,895
|
| Ecology |
921
/ 27,331
|
| Genetics |
848
/ 28,865
|
| Organic chemistry |
847
/ 22,077
|
| Biochemistry |
828
/ 24,534
|
| Art & Design |
790
/ 9,275
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
756
/ 25,649
|
| Linguistics |
755
/ 14,662
|
| Statistics |
691
/ 28,510
|
| Optics |
560
/ 12,542
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
530
/ 14,730
|
| Social Psychology |
527
/ 20,108
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
511
/ 7,237
|
| Botany |
453
/ 15,399
|
| Electrical Engineering |
421
/ 6,404
|
| Nuclear Physics |
415
/ 15,028
|
| Library and Information science |
411
/ 3,368
|
| Management |
406
/ 9,139
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. John Pettit
1807-1877 (aged 70)
lawyer
judge
politician
John Pettit was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. A United States representative and senator from Indiana, he also served in the court systems of Indiana and Kansas. Born in Sackets Harbor, New York, he completed preparatory studies and admitted to the bar in 1831. He moved to Lafayette, Indiana, where he commenced practice in 1838; he was a member...
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2. Augustus Schell
1812-1884 (aged 72)
lawyer
Augustus Schell was a New York politician and lawyer. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1872 to 1876.
3. Alfred Lebbeus Loomis
1831-1895 (aged 64)
physician
Alfred Lebbeus Loomis was an American physician who served as president of the Association of American Physicians.
4. Warner Miller
1838-1918 (aged 80)
politician
Warner Miller was an American businessman and politician from Herkimer, New York. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a U.S. representative (1879-1881) and United States Senator (1881-1887).
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1795
Motto
Sous les lois de Minèrve nous devenons tous frèresUnder the laws of Minerva, we all become brothers and sisters
Colors
union garnet
Academic calendar
September to June
Total staff
759
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
807 Union Street Schenectady, New York, 12308-2311 United States
City Population
67,000
Phone
5183886000
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