UNION COLLEGE
- 807 Union St
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- OPEID College Code: 00288900
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- General Phone: (518) 388-6000
- President: Stephen C. Ainlay
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,194
- College Mascot: Dutchmen
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Union College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.union.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Union College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.union.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,645 | 2,184 | 4,829 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,025 (39%) | 962 (44%) | 1,987 (41%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 272 (27%) | 248 (26%) | 520 (26%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 14% | 17% | 65% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,860 | $6,136 | $3,394 | $20,689 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 197 | 270 | 485 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Comprehensive Fees | $50,439 | $48,552 | $46,245 |
| Books and Supplies | $485 | $450 | $450 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,136 | $1,058 | $1,055 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $1,621 | $1,508 | $1,505 |
| In-State | $1,621 | $1,508 | $1,505 |
| Out of State | $1,621 | $1,508 | $1,505 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $485 | $450 | $450 |
| In-State | $485 | $450 | $450 |
| Out of State | $485 | $450 | $450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $485 | $450 | $450 |
| In-State | $485 | $450 | $450 |
| Out of State | $485 | $450 | $450 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,194 Undergraduate: 2,194
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,126 Female: 1,068
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,126 Female: 1,068
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,157 Part-Time: 37
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,157 Part-Time: 37
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 98 | 4% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Black | 108 | 5% |
| Asian | 146 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 5% |
| White | 1,714 | 78% |
| Unknown | 20 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 54 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 998 | 45% |
| Ages 20-21 | 983 | 45% |
| Ages 22-24 | 138 | 6% |
| Ages 25-29 | 13 | 0.6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 863 | 801 | 62 |
| Faculty Status | 253 | 223 | 30 |
| Tenured Faculty | 141 | 139 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 243 | 213 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 243 | 213 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 112 | 112 | - |
| Other Professionals | 94 | 92 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 414 | 384 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 112 | 107 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 34 | 34 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 223 | 199 | 24 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,265 (213) | $88,325 (120) | $74,445 (93) |
| Professor | $109,273 (72) | $112,557 (49) | $102,278 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $78,433 (58) | $81,900 (34) | $73,521 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,675 (62) | $62,149 (27) | $61,310 (35) |
| Instructor | $66,193 (4) | $65,590 (3) | $68,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $59,821 (17) | $60,610 (7) | $59,269 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,265 (213) | $88,325 (120) | $74,445 (93) |
| Professor | $109,273 (72) | $112,557 (49) | $102,278 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $78,433 (58) | $81,900 (34) | $73,521 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,675 (62) | $62,149 (27) | $61,310 (35) |
| Instructor | $66,193 (4) | $65,590 (3) | $68,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $59,821 (17) | $60,610 (7) | $59,269 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 605 | 361 | 244 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 561 | 338 | 223 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 106 | 61 | 45 |
| Field Hockey | 18 | - | 18 |
| Football | 98 | 98 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Lacrosse | 62 | 38 | 24 |
| Rowing | 62 | 29 | 33 |
| Soccer | 61 | 33 | 28 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Tennis | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $43,768 | $36,123 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,032 | $9,641 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 95 | 54 | 41 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 86% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 85% |
| Female | 87% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| Black | 76% |
| Asian | 89% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | 87% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 80% |
| 5 Years | 85% |
| 6 Years | 86% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 27 | 29 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 7 |
| Burglary | 31 | 31 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009