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Students attend Union College in Schenectady, New York, 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 mathematics, engineering, 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 47% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 2,252 students at the school (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (518) 388-6112
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 388-6123
http://www.union.edu
Union College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 237 | economics, political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, history, humanities, anthropology, ... |
| Engineering | 75 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Science | 66 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, information science |
| Medicine | 9 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Business And Management | 5 | managerial economics |
Number of programs and degrees for Union College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 481 | 30 |
In 2005, Union College had a total enrollment of 2,252 students (2,226 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 41% |
| Massachusetts | 18% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Union College offers campus housing for 1,916 of its 2,226 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,230 | 1,997 | 47% | 581 | 29% |
| Men | 2,315 | 1,034 | 45% | 308 | 30% |
| Women | 1,915 | 963 | 50% | 273 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 388-6112
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 450 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,055 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 41,595 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 41,595 |
Financial Aid:
Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 388-6123
Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $92,605 | 19 | $86,231 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $68,575 | 15 | $65,048 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $54,088 | 36 | $51,455 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $47,150 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 121 | $75,314 | 76 | $62,473 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 4% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement 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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