Union College
Founded 1795
President David Harris (President)
Fees USD 59,775
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Union College is a private liberal arts and engineering college founded in 1795 in Schenectady, New York — the first college to be chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and one of the oldest liberal arts colleges in the United States. Union is unique in combining a rigorous liberal arts education with ABET-accredited engineering programs, producing graduates who excel in both technical and humanistic disciplines. The college enrolls approximately 2,200 students on an elegant 100-acre campus designed by French architect Joseph-Jacques Ramée.
Academic Programs
- Leahy School of Business — Finance, economics, and entrepreneurship
- Engineering Programs — ABET-accredited civil, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering
- Sciences — Biology, chemistry, physics, and neuroscience
- Humanities — English, history, philosophy, and languages
- Social Sciences — Political science, sociology, and psychology
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1320–1490, ACT 31–34
- Acceptance Rate: ~31%
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 15
- Early Decision II: January 15
- Regular Decision: February 1