Union College

Name: Union College Common Data Set 2024-25
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Common Data Set 2024-25

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Acceptance Rate

43.9%

Applications

8,210

Admitted

3,606

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$88,604

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

80%

6-year completion

Average net price

$34,561

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$25,337

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction340fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

2 TABLES

Address Information

Name of College/University:Union College

Mailing Address:807 Union Street

City/State/Zip/Country:Schenectady

Main Phone Number:New York

WWW Home Page Address:12308

Admissions Phone Number:United States

Admissions Office Mailing Address:(518)388-6000

Admissions E-mail Address:www.union.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number:(518)388-6112

Admissions Email Address:admissions@union.edu

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	64	Not reported	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	84	223	225
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	31	88	89
White, non-Hispanic	249	1274	1283
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	0	0	0
Asian, non-Hispanic	47	151	152
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	2	2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	25	75	77
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	0	1	19
Total	500	2031	2065

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	455
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	Not reported
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	90.20%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Another gender	Unknown gender	Total
Applied	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	8210
Admitted	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	3606
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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Total first-time, first-year who applied1,777

Total first-time, first-year who were admitted998

Total first-time, first-year who applied3,229

Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,084

Total first-time, first-year who applied3,204

Total first-time, first-year who were admitted524

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:293

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:96

Number of wait-listed students admitted:8

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units13

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Foreign language2

Social studies2

Total academic units19

English4

Mathematics4

Science3

Foreign language3

Social studies2

History2

Computer Science1

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	—	Yes	—	—
Application essay	—	Yes	—	—
Recommendations	—	Yes	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	—	Yes	—	—
Talent or ability	—	Yes	—	—
Character and personal qualities	—	Yes	—	—
First generation	—	—	Yes	—
Alumni relation	—	—	Yes	—
Geographical residence	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
State residency	—	—	Yes	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	—	—	—	Yes
Volunteer work	—	Yes	—	—
Work experience	—	Yes	—	—
Level of applicant interest	—	—	Yes	—

First-time, first-year Profile

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80046

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69950

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5994

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100

SAT Math: 700-80055

SAT Math: 600-69939

SAT Math: 500-5996

SAT Math: 400-4990

SAT Math: Total100

SAT Composite: 1400-160051

SAT Composite: 1200-139945

SAT Composite: 1000-11994

SAT Composite: Total100

ACT Composite: 30-3675

ACT Composite: 24-2921

ACT Composite: 18-234

ACT Composite: Total100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class52

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class79

Percent in top half of high school graduating class97

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class3

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1

Percent who had GPA of 4.022

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9926

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7420

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.993

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492

Total100.00

Percent who had GPA of 4.09

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9921

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7422

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4927

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2413

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490

Total100.00

Percent who had GPA of 4.014

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9923

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4923

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.995

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491

Total100.00

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:60

If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 years

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Total
Applied	105	91	196
Admitted	25	33	58
Enrolled	13	11	24

Application for Admission

FallX

WinterX

High school transcriptRequired of All

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of All

Standardized test scoresRequired of All

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All

If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.00

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:N/A

Fall4

Winter15

Fall2

Winter1

Fall Rolling AdmissionX

Spring Rolling AdmissionX

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Required Course Work

English (including composition)X

HumanitiesX

Intensive writingX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

3 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)68%

Percent of men who join fraternities0%

Percent of women who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing97%

Percent who live off campus or commute3%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)68%

Percent of men who join fraternities10%

Percent of women who join sororities12%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing90%

Percent who live off campus or commute10%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Annual Expenses

2 TABLES

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	71226	71226
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	7983	7983
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Financial Aid

5 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	113	580	Not reported
Average institutional non-need grant	24885	22031	Not reported
Athletic grant recipients	9	24	Not reported
Average athletic grant	70079	59478	Not reported

Methodology

Both FM and IM2706645

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$1,253,322

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$62,271,160

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$921,139

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$67,152,266

Total Scholarships/Grants$2,664,419

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$418,138

Federal Work-Study$823,273

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$3,905,830

Total Self-Help$0

Parent Loans$0

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$237,471

Athletic Awards$294,156

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$96,706

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$15,026,298

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$467,084

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$15,884,244

Total Scholarships/Grants$7,495,190

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$7,495,190

Total Self-Help$2,965,059

Parent Loans$675,456

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,427,467

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	500	2031	Not reported
Applied for need-based aid	394	1315	Not reported
Determined to have financial need	358	1206	Not reported
Awarded any aid	358	1206	Not reported
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	358	1206	Not reported
Awarded need-based self-help aid	322	1066	Not reported
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	0	3	Not reported
Need fully met	358	1206	Not reported
Average percentage of need met	100	100	Not reported
Average financial aid package	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grant	58057	54042	Not reported
Average need-based self-help award	5187	5555	Not reported
Average need-based loan	4032	4883	Not reported

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	231	2	233
Members of minority groups	31	0	31
Females	103	2	105
Males	126	0	126
Nonresidents	21	0	21
Doctorate or other terminal degree	227	2	229
Master's, but not terminal master's	2	0	2
Bachelor's degree	2	0	2
Unknown or other highest degree	0	0	0
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	0	0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio9

based on ____ students2,024

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	104	Not reported
10-19 students	165	Not reported
20-29 students	94	Not reported
30-39 students	27	Not reported
40-49 students	0	Not reported
50-99 students	1	Not reported
100+ students	0	Not reported
Total	391	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	2.2%	Not reported	3%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	2.0%	Not reported	5%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	9%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.8%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	16%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	2%	Not reported	6.5%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	4%	Not reported	3.8%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.5%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	12.9%
Mathematics and statistics	3%	Not reported	2.5%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	28%
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.4%
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.4%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	2.9%
Science technologies	2%	Not reported	3%
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	10.2%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	25.1%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	2.2%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	2.7%
History	Not reported	Not reported	3.9%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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