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Best Things

  1. Spring in Schenectady
  2. The professors
  3. Trimester system
  4. Small class size
  5. Beautiful campus
  6. The parties
  7. The Minerva Houses
  8. Proximity to Boston and New York City
  9. The Good Samaritan policy
  10. Spring Fest

Happy Students

93% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 10 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

83% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Easy Financial Aid Process

60% of students surveyed told us that the financial aid process went smoothly and they received the financial aid they needed.

Knowledgeable Professors

90% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

73% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

67% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

58% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Highly Satisfied Students

75% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

82% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Strong Alumni Network

100% of students surveyed said the alumni network is very strong and involved in activities on campus.

Vibrant Social Scene

85% of students surveyed agreed that there are lots of popular activities around campus every day.

Genders Equally Represented

A male-to-female ratio of 52/48 means there's a pretty even balance of students on campus.

Learn from the Best

91% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 70% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Guys & Girls at Union College

mulpetej

Psychology '15

3.8
B+

Girls Are Hot

girls are pretty good looking for the most part and are really nice

Oct 19, 2011

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Guys & Girls at Union College

mulpetej

Psychology '15

3.8
B+

Girls Are Hot

girls are pretty good looking for the most part and are really nice

Oct 19, 2011

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Academics at Union College

todaysnobody

Economics '13

4.6
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Great Professors

The professors at Union College are probably the greatest thing about Union College. You can generally tell that each professor has great understanding in their field and that their whole lives revolve around it. By attending their lectures and going to office hours, you learn a lot about what you're studying and it rubs off on you.

Jun 24, 2011

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