Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Union College is a private institution in Schenectady with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1410, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $88,604 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,000.
Established
1795
Motto
Sous les lois de Minerve nous devenons tous frères et soeurs
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division I
44%Acceptance
1410SAT Avg
2,070Students
10:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$88,604Earnings 10yr
$36,000Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate43.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1410
Reading & WritingMid: 670
650720
MathMid: 690
660760
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 30
3033
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$66,456
Room & Board$16,389
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$81,627
Average Net Price$36,000
Median Debt at Graduation$25,337
Monthly Payment (10yr)$269
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$15,257
$30–48K$15,506
$48–75K$21,768
$75–110K$28,376
$110K+$48,517
Programs (42)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,070
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
Race & Ethnicity
White 66%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 7%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate85.3%
Freshman Retention88.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$63,219
8 Years$81,488
10 Years$88,604
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$71,700
Men
$87,000
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Source: Wikipedia