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Colleges / Union College - New York

Union College - New York

Schenectady, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate47%

Union College Student Life

Union College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Union College has the U-Program (Programming Board). In fact, more students participate in the U-Program (Programming Board) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Union College include speaker& open forum, student newspaper, Concert Committee and ski club.

Union College students' favorite campus events are Spring Fest, large scale lectures and large concerts.

Does Union College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Union College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for junior
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 92%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Union College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Union College students live on campus. In 2023, 92% of undergrads at Union College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 8% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Union College. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Union College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Union College Athletics

At Union College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Union College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Crew NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is Union College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Union College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Union College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Union College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Union College has awareness programs, bicycle patrol, shuttle service.

Plan a Visit to Union College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Union College, take Interstate 90 to Schenectady, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Albany County airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in New York you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Union College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Union College

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Union College Students

45%

Women

55%

Men

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

33%

In State

67%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

67%

10%

9%

6%

4%

3%

0.10%

0.05%

0.05%

Undergraduate Students

2,110

Non-Resident / International Students

210

Union College Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,107

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

47%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$66,456

Out-of-State

$66,456

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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