Can you get into Union College?
Schenectady, NY · Private · 2,046 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
43.9%
SAT middle 50%
1310–1480
median 1360
ACT middle 50%
29–33
median 30
Testing
Required
38% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
83%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Union College actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Union College considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Union College fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $84,561, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Union College by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$11,776
- $30k–$48k$16,415
- $48k–$75k$23,941
- $75k–$110k$34,100
- Over $110k$45,017
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Union College
Harder to get into
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Common questions
Union College admissions, answered
What is Union College's acceptance rate?
Union College admits 43.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Union College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1310 and 1480. A score above 1480 clears the 75th percentile; below 1310, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Union College test-optional?
No. Union College requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Union College look for in an application?
Union College reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Union College actually cost?
Sticker price is $84,561, but the average family pays $34,561 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,776 per year on average.
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