About Union College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,333
Website
www.unionky.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
On Campus Housing
Yes
Union College which is located in Schenectady, NY is a college offering several courses to the students. The university covers an area of 120 acres. Union College was founded in the year 1795. Union College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Sous les lois de Minerve nous devenons tous frères et soeurs (French) and its official colors are union garnet. The total enrolment stands at 2,267 students at Union College. Around 2,267 and 194 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 211 faculty. Interestingly, Union College has an ethnically diverse student population. At UC around 70% are white, 14% are Black or African American, and 9% are Non-resident alien. And, at the university, around 80% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Jimmy Carter (Statesman, Politician), George Westinghouse (Businessperson, Entrepreneur), Gordon Gould (Inventor), and Chester A. Arthur (Politician, Lawyer) in its 225 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 147 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education). Union College has around $466 million (2019) in endowment.
Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Union College at the 104th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
56%
SAT Range
936 - 1066
ACT Range
18 - 23
Application Fee
$10
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Though the varsity takes in only a few number of students, and the admission to UC is easy. To kickstart the admission process at UC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $10. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 17 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Union College is 19. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 310 College St, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906-1499. They can also call them at (606) 546-4151.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$17,445
Average Annual Cost
$25,570
Books And Supplies
$1,470
Other Fees
$1,570
Room And Board
$7,475
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,955
Total One Year Cost
$40,040
Before applying to UC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $40,950. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($27,950), books and supplies ($1,470), room and boarding ($7,500), and budget for other expenses ($4,030). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
64%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
23 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
20 Graduates
Psychology, General
15 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
14 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
13 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
10 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
9 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
9 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
6 Graduates
Marketing
6 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
5 Graduates
History
5 Graduates
Biology, General
4 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
4 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...
4 Graduates
Education, General
3 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
3 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
2 Graduates
Sociology
2 Graduates
Chemistry
1 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
1 Graduates
Mathematics
1 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
1 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,119
Socio-Economic Diversity
52%
Part-time
18%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$38,949 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 77% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
77%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$3,300/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,200/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,200/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Warriors
School Colors
red, black, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Cycling
Archery
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Gymnastics
Volleyball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Cycling
Archery
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $7,500 per year. The students at Union College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $6,126 per year. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 48% male and 52% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$32,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259 - 279
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$19,775
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,813
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,942
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$13,555
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$21,532
$30K - $48K
$20,002
$48K - $75K
$18,825
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$7,175,449
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,390,620
The financial aid department of Union College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,492, whereas the financial aid is $14,248. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $5,062, while the institutional aid is $14,248. At UC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $38,803,702 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $9,665,555.
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