A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Union College are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 23% more male students than female students enrolled at Union College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Union College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,164
|
| Women |
943
|
Union College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 73% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
63%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
12% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196866 IPEDS survey data for Union College.