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Union College
School profile / Schenectady, NY
Union College
Private · 4-year·2,065 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
80%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
44%
Reported admissions data
Overview
This school is selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $42,137 a year against a $88,125 list price, a 52% gap.
Union College is a urban private four-year institution located in Schenectady, NY. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,065 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
44%
SAT range
1310 - 1480
Academic fit
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Academics
Student:faculty
9:1
Avg class size (est.)
~23 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$88,125
Avg net price after aid
$42,137
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
92%
Avg grant aid
$40,693
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Student body
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Location
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