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ACT
17/23
Estimated Cost
$38,905
Financial Aid
$21,571
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as three of the earliest such organizations were established there. After 175 years as a traditional all-male institution, Union College began enrolling women in 1970.
Union College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#3074 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Kentucky
#41 of 98
2024 Top Religious Colleges in Kentucky
#22 of 22
Most Popular Majors
Out of 18 majors categories at Union College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Union College within four or six years.