At a glance
Average net price
$34,561
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.4%
Admission rate
44%
Undergrad size
2,046
In-state tuition
$69,039
Out-of-state tuition
$69,039
Cost of attendance
$84,561
Median earnings (10y)
$88,604
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,395
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 90.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (47%), social sciences (33%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM47%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences33%
- Social sciences23.2%~474 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering19.7%~402 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.3%~294 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts7.1%~144 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.7%~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.5%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business3.3%~68 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- English2.9%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.0%~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 164 | $50,348 | $27,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 89 | — | $25,062 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 79 | $42,375 | $26,899 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 76 | $36,171 | $24,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 74 | $63,637 | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 55 | $31,476 | $24,989 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 43 | $41,903 | $24,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | $39,796 | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Union College
Union College is a mid-sized institution located in Schenectady, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,046 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Engineering, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Union College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,561 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $69,039 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,561 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.4%, a strong completion outcome. 90.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $88,604 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Union College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Engineering, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (47% of credentials), social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Union College accepts 44% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,395. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Schenectady, New York (city), Union College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Union College
Q.How much does Union College cost?
The average net price at Union College is $34,561 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,561.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Union College?
Union College has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Union College?
Union College admits 44% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Union College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Union College graduate earns $88,604 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Union College?
Published tuition is $69,039 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Union College located?
Union College is located in Schenectady, New York (ZIP 12308).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Union College at their official website.