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About
Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, founded in 1795. It was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is known for being the first liberal arts college in the U.S. to offer engineering. The college emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, undergraduate research, and hands-on opportunities, with all students belonging to one of its seven Minerva Houses.
UNIREAL Score
64/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 64
Overview
- Country
- United States
- City
- New York
- Established
- 1795
- Students
- 2,065
- Programs
- 60
- Tuition (yearly)
- €86,049
- Admission period
- September – January
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Union College?
Union College is located in New York, United States.
How much does it cost to study at Union College?
Typical yearly tuition at Union College is about €86,049. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Union College?
Admission at Union College usually runs September – January.
What can I study at Union College?
Union College offers about 60 programs, including Economics, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science and Government, Research and Experimental Psychology.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Union College?
Union College has a UNIREAL Score of 64/100, calculated from: research activity.
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