Union College
Union College, Schenectady, NY
Small private college in a small city that committed to a strong liberal arts core curriculum but also has a strong focus on globalization and technology.
Average merit aid fo $14,300. Meets full demonstrated financial needs of admitted students.
Strongest programs include geology, computer science, english, history, economics, mechanical engineering, biology, and neuroscience.
Unique majors include astrophysics, nanotechnology, science, medicine & technology in culture, and world musics and cultures.
Offers a five year MBA program in healthcare management and a 3 + 3 accelerated law program.
Strong commitment to undergraduate research. 80% of undergraduates conduct research.
Big emphasis on study abroad programs. 60% of students participate.
All students and faculty belong to one of seven ‘houses’ which bring together the campus community for hundreds of events per year. Offers great opportunity for students to get to know the faculty assigned to their house.
Hilltop campus overlooking the city.
All students must complete a senior thesis or senior seminar paper to graduate.
68% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
Very accessible professors.
Students take three classes per term.
Most famous building on campus has 16 sides.
Large Greek system that dominates social life (27% of men, 35% of women).
Lots of great outdoor activities in the area.
Campus includes eight acres of formal gardens.
Student run theater organization is the oldest in the country.
Division III sports.
130+ student clubs and organizations.
30+ service programs.