October 10, 1997: Volume 41, Number 3

Union Scholars at 30; Double Last Year

About 30 members of the Class of 2001 are enrolled in the Union Scholars program, twice as many as last year, it was reported by Kristine Gernert-Dott, associate dean of admissions, at a recent faculty meeting.

About 500 applications came from non-seven year med applicants with Ivy credentials (as determined by grades, test scores and activities). Of that group, 13 percent, about 60, matriculated. In addition, 19 students have enrolled in the seven-year medical program.

Of the 3,500 applications received, the College admitted about half; 521 matriculated.

The male-female ratio is about even. Ethnic and geographic diversity is enriched with 13 percent identifying themselves as members of underrepresented groups, and 47 percent from New York State (the first time under 50 percent). Twenty-six states are represented. About three percent of first-year students listed international addresses. About 70 percent of students were from public schools, 30 percent from privates. Sixteen percent of the students are Union legacies, having had a family member attend the College.

The average SAT I score for members of the Class of 2001 was 1,220. Half of the class was ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.

Financial aid was on target with 53 percent receiving need-based financial aid, down from about 60 percent last year.

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