Union College - New York

It is very difficult to get into Union College. The acceptance rate at Union College is 47%. Last year, 8,458 students applied to Union College and 3,934 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Union College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee costs $60.

Students who apply to Union College for fall semester should hear back from Union College by April 1.

Union College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Union College's admissions stats.

Union College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	62%
Mean SAT Score	1380
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	38%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	17%
Waitlist	Yes

Union College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Union College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 8
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 18
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Union College?

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Union College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 8.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Union College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 18.

The early decision acceptance rate at Union College is 70%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 47%.

Union College accepts roughly 6% of early action applicants and 47% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Union College admitted 180 of the 259 students who applied early decision. Last year, Union College admitted 1,852 of the 3,85 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Union College Admissions

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For applicants who are not residents of New York, getting into Union College is very difficult.

Transferring to Union College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Union College

In 2022, Union College waitlisted 582 students and 231 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 10 eventually got in.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Union College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Union College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Union College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Union College for more information on admission factors.

Union College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Union College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Union College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Union College?

Students admitted to Union College have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 29% submitted a class rank. At Union College 62% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 85% were in the top 25% and 94% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Union College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	14.09%
3.75 and 3.99	18.78%
3.50 and 3.74	24.7%
3.25 and 3.49	20.52%
3.00 and 3.24	14.61%
2.50 and 2.9	6.96%
2.00 and 2.49	0.35%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Union College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Union College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 38% of Union College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 17% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Union College?

To be competitive with other Union College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1310 and 1490 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Union College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1490 and 25% of scored lower than 1310, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Union College student is 1380.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Union College students scored 760 or higher and 75% of students scored 650 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Union College students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.

To be most competitive at Union College, you should strive to earn between 29 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Union College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Union College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

More Information on Transferring to Union College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Union College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Union College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Union College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Union College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Union College.

Does Union College accept transfer credits?

✅ Union College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Union College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Union College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Union College?

❌ No, Union College is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Union College's acceptance rate?

✅ Union College's acceptance rate is 47%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Union College?

✅ Union College's early decision acceptance rate was 70% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Union College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Union College was 6% in 2021.

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