Union College: Review & Facts
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Union College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,110 students enrolled. This school was established in 1795 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Schenectady, New York.Academic Offerings
Bachelor's degree is offered at Union College.Majors
Offered
Offered
49
Union College implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Economics, Biology, Engineering, Medical, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Union College is high at 89% (well above New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.
Student Retention
89%
Good
The graduation rate at Union College is very good - 86%.Student to faculty ratio at Union College is good - 9:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is extremely high, around $63,700 a year. The additional fees at Union College (not included in tuition costs) are around $400; which comes to a total of $64,100 a year.Read the details about Union College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
47%
Doable
According to recent data, 8,458 applications were submitted and 3,934 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.The college might accept your advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Union College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$8,700
High
Union College offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Union College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
Grade
Grade
F
Unsafe
Union College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- about $8,700 a year.Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Union College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime numbers, Union College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Union College Location and Address
Postal Address:Union College
807 Union Street
Schenectady, New York
12308-2311, USA
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