UNION COLLEGE

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Union College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Schenectady, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

807 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308-2311
Main Phone: (518) 388-6000
Web Site: www.union.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,383 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 318 male students and 255 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 55.5% of the student body, while females made up 44.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 45.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 560. One quarter of students scored at least 650.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 590 or higher. One fourth of students scored 680 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Education

Teacher

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Medical Office

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Union College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Union College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Union College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,700
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 30,500
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,700

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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