Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Union admits about 1 in 2 applicants (44%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 87% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$60 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 39%, women at 50%.
Where applicants live
New York applicants were admitted at 56%, applicants from other states at 65%, and international applicants at 16%.
All applicants in the same class: 44%
Of those admitted, 14% from New York enrolled, against 14% from other states and 14% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
14% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 293 offered a place, 96 accepted, 8 admitted (8.3% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 42% admitted
164 of 389 early applicants
Apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 15
Second round: apply by Jan 15; decisions by Feb 8
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 18
Where you stand
How Union reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. Scores are optional. 32% of first-years sent an SAT and 11% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Recommends 2 years of history and 4 of math. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
30% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 44% of first-year applicants
196 applied · 58 admitted · 24 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, and spring.
At least 15 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 3.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date April 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Winter entry: priority date November 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date February 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2025.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 2 years.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; doesn't accept the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science | 2 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 3 |
| Social studies | 2 | 2 |
| History | – | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1395 on the SAT, 225 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
75% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
55% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
64% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 32% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 11% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
161 studentssubmitted ACT
56 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Union College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Union College Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Union College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)