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Union College, established in 1795, is a private college of liberal arts and is located in Schenectady, New York. The campus of the college is spread across an area of 100 acres. The college offers more than 900 courses in the humanities, engineering, sciences, and the social sciences. There are over 15 academic departments. Union College also indulges itself in a number of special programs like Undergraduate Research program and the Ethics Across the Curriculum. Opportunities of studying abroad are also given to the students.
Union College’s athletics department sponsors several sports teams. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Dutchmen and Dutchwomen. They compete in the Liberty League for sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, and ice hockey.
Students attend Union College in Schenectady, NY, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Union College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
Union College is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 43% of those who applied in 2007.
Union College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Union College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,177 students at the school (as of 2007).
Union College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Union College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Union College
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 | 269 | political science, economics, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, foreign language and literature, sociology, social services, ... |
| Science | 81 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, biological and physical sciences, astronomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology |
| Engineering | 52 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Medicine | 25 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, information science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Business And Management | 0 | managerial economics |
Number of programs and degrees for Union College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 520 | 31 |
In 2007, Union College had a total enrollment of 2,177 students (2,160 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| 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 1,935 of its 2,160 (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 | 4,837 | 2,093 | 43% | 560 | 27% |
| Men | 2,618 | 1,056 | 40% | 275 | 26% |
| Women | 2,219 | 1,037 | 47% | 285 | 27% |
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 | $ 1,055 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,245 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,245 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $105,180 | 22 | $95,934 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $76,633 | 22 | $68,184 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $61,379 | 31 | $59,286 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $51,941 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $55,506 | 9 | $55,683 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 119 | $82,714 | 88 | $69,970 |
*: 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 campus housing 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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