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Campus & Student Life at Union College New York

Home to about 2,047 undergraduates in 2020, Union College is a small, private college located in Schenectady, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Union College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Union College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Union College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Union College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Union College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Union College Disability Services.

Union College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Union College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Union College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Union College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Union College New York

Union College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Union College New York

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Union College New York

Union College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,047 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,030 (99.2%). Part-time attendance was 17 (0.8%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,030172,047

Union College New York is Ranked #303 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Union College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Union College #303 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Union College New York

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Union College by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Union College Diversity Guide.

Union College New York Competes in the NCAA

Union College has a total of 606 student athletes, 365 men and 241 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$5,519,809
Total Expenses (all teams)$5,519,809
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Union College New York Athletics

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