Union College - New York
Admissions
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Union College - New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Union College - New York?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Union NY accepted 44% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 9,295 people applied and 4,070 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Union College - New York:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Union College - New York, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Union College - New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Union NY considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Union College - New York?
Grades
Students who recently attended Union College - New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.62. 58% of freshmen who attended Union NY were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 80% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Union NY is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Union College - New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Union NY's Early Decision acceptance rate is 48%, compared to 44% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Union College - New York, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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