Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002889
- Phone: (845) 687-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
42.92%FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$28,765Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Union College – Schenectady (SUNY Ulster)
491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY
Union College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Schenectady, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. Over 2,200 students enroll at Union College annually.
Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Roughly 40% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 26% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $48,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 for the year. Students at Union College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Union College is the "Dutchmen", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.union.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Union College – Schenectady accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Union College – Schenectady is about 2,200. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 26% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $63,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Part time students pay in the range of $2,100 to $2,500 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 84% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 81% | $28,971 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 49% | $7,872 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Union College – Schenectady may provide student services including:- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Union College – Schenectady is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Basketball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Union College – Schenectady by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Social Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
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- Siena College in Lawrence, NY (11 miles away)
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- Bard College at Simon's Rock in Boston, MA (49 miles away)
- Bard College in New York, NY (55 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002889
- Phone: (845) 687-5000
- School Homepage