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Union College, located in Schenectady, New York, traces its roots back to 1779. In 1845, it became the first liberal arts college that offered engineering programs. It became a co-educational institute in 1970. Union College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs including those in mechanical engineering, interdisciplinary studies, biological sciences, religious studies, electrical and computer engineering.
Union College's sports teams compete in the Liberty League. They also participate in sports like cross country, ice hockey, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, and swimming. Students can also join groups like the Entrepreneurship Club, the Spanish Club, the Middle Eastern Civilization and Culture Association, the Ballroom Dancing Club, and the National Society of Black Engineers.
Union College is in Schenectady, NY. Schenectady is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Union College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Union College are accepted. Just 39% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Union College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,177 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Union College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Union College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Union College Schenectady
807 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308-2311
General Phone: (518) 388-6000
http://www.union.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 248 | political science, history, economics, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 72 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, astronomy |
| Engineering | 50 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 49 | psychology |
| Medicine | 16 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, information science |
| Business and Management | 0 | managerial economics |
Number of programs and degrees for Union College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 473 | 31 |
In 2007-2008, Union College had a total enrollment of 2,177 students (2,002 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 36% |
| Massachusetts | 24% |
| Connecticut | 10% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Union College offers campus housing for 1,950 of its 2,002 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Schenectady, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,271 | 2,067 | 39% | 580 | 28% |
| Men | 2,857 | 1,042 | 36% | 292 | 28% |
| Women | 2,414 | 1,025 | 42% | 288 | 28% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 450 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,058 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 48,552 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 48,552 |
Financial Aid:
Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288900)
Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 82 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $112,082 | 20 | $102,589 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $81,502 | 23 | $72,674 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $62,011 | 33 | $60,860 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $59,297 | 11 | $58,559 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 118 | $88,282 | 89 | $72,879 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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