Union College Acceptance Rate
Union College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 80.1%, with 3,322 applicants and 2,661 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate also stands at 80.1% from 664 applications, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate mirrors this at 80.1% from 2,658 applicants. The waitlist acceptance rate is 59.1%, with 1,543 students offered a spot and 913 admitted. Additionally, the transfer acceptance rate is 44.0%, with 9,484 applicants and an average GPA of 3.7 among accepted students. SAT scores range from a 25th percentile composite of 1030 to a 75th percentile of 1340.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,322
Accepted Applicants: 2,661
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Union College has maintained a remarkably high acceptance rate of 80.1% for the application years 2021 to 2024, admitting approximately 2661 out of 3322 applicants each year. This marks a stark contrast to previous application years, particularly 2020, which had a significantly lower acceptance rate of 42.9%, reflecting a competitive shift in the admissions landscape. For 2020, 2612 applicants were accepted from a larger pool of 6090, highlighting a more selective process. Historical trends indicate a stabilization at a higher acceptance rate since 2021, suggesting that Union College has become more accessible to prospective students in recent years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Union College's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at a remarkable 59.1%, with 913 out of 1,543 wait-listed applicants receiving offers. This percentage mirrors that of the previous year (2023), suggesting a stable acceptance trend. In comparison, the acceptance rate for the class of 2022 saw a significant drop to 42.5%, though the rates rebounded to 59.0% for the class of 2021, indicating fluctuations in the wait list dynamics over recent years. The consistent offering of 1,543 spots in all these years reflects the college's stable approach to managing their wait list.
1543
Offered a Place
913
Admitted
59.1%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Union College's transfer acceptance rate stands at a consistent 44.0% for the application years 2020 through 2023, with exactly 9,484 applicants in each of those years and 4,175 being accepted. This stable acceptance rate indicates a steady level of competitiveness in the transfer admissions process. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.7, reflecting the caliber of candidates applying to Union. Consistency in rates over the past four years suggests that Union is maintaining a steady approach to transfer admissions.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 9,484
Accepted Applicants: 4,175
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.55
SAT
1030-1340
Math: 510-600
Reading: 470-580
ACT
27-32
Math: 26-31
English: 29-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 20.2% |
| White | 41.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.1% |
| Black/African American | 8.2% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Other | 12.4% |
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