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Union College Admission Requirements

Schenectady, New York

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Chances of getting into Union College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
47%
Admission Difficulty for Union College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Union College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Union College is 47%.  It ranks #28 in New York and #194 in the nation 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, 3,513 out of 7,470 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 14 percent on standardized admission tests. Union College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Union College application fee is $60 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Union College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 37% of students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Union College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1270-1450
Applicants Submitting SAT 
37%
SAT Scores for Union College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 630
SAT Math 25th 640
SAT Composite 25th 1270
SAT Scores for Union College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 710
SAT Math 75th 740
SAT Composite 75th 1450
Average SAT Score 1360

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Union College?

Union College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Union College score in the top 15 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1270-1450.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Union College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1450 and Above Good >63%
1360 to 1450 Avg + 47%-63%
1270 to 1360 Avg - 32%-47%
1180 to 1270 Reach 20%-32%
Less than 1180 Low <20%
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Union College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
28-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
16%
ACT Scores for Union College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 29
ACT Math 25th 28
ACT Composite 25th 28
ACT Scores for Union College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 32
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Union College?

Union College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Union College regularly accepts students who score 28 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 12 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 28-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Union College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >63%
30 to 32 Avg + 47%-63%
28 to 30 Avg - 32%-47%
26 to 28 Reach 20%-32%
Less than 26 Low <20%
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Union College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Union College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Union College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Union College was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #53 in New York for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Union College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Union College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.21% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.83% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.01% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.1% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.09% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.06% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

57% of Union College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Union College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 57%
Top 25% of class 86%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Union College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,552 3,918 7,470
Accepted 1,676 1,837 3,513
Acceptance Rate 47% 47% 47%
Enrolled 250 315 565
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Union College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Union College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Union College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Union College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196866 IPEDS survey data for Union College.

FAQs

Does Union College prefer SAT or ACT?

37% of students submit their SAT scores to Union College. 16% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Union College?

47% of those who apply are granted admission to Union College. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Union College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1270 and 1450. 37% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Union College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 32. 16% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.