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Schenectady, NY · Private · 2,046 students

What are Union College’s admission requirements?

Union College admits 43.9% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

Union College campus
43.9%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 15, 2027
  • Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
43.9%
SAT middle 50%
1310–1480median 1360
ACT middle 50%
29–33median 30
Testing
Optional38% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at Union College?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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What does Union College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Essay
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Union College considers each part, not how heavily.

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