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Union College

Schenectady, New York 12308-2311

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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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