Chances of getting into Union College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Union College and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Union College is 57%. It ranks #5 in Kentucky for lowest rate of acceptance. Union College is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 716 out of 1,249 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 69 percent (SAT 0/0 ACT 17/22). Union College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.15. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Union College application fee is $10 and applications are due by Jan 15.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Union College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Union College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Union College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Union College?
Admission data indicates that Union College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #20 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Union College.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Union College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Union College?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Union College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Union College was 3.15 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in Kentucky for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Union College accepts 57% of students who apply.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 608 | 641 | 1,249 |
| Accepted | 363 | 353 | 716 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 55% | 57% |
| Enrolled | 86 | 172 | 258 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 49% | 36% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Union College is $10.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Union College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157863 IPEDS survey data for Union College.
FAQs
Does Union College prefer SAT or ACT?
14% of students submit their SAT scores to Union College. 85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Union College?
57% of those who apply are granted admission to Union College. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Union College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.