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At Union, things come together in ways that energize our community with opportunities for all.


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A graphic that reads "True to our name"

At Union, things come together in ways that energize our community with opportunities for all.


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A graphic that reads "True to our name"

At Union, things come together in ways that energize our community with opportunities for all.


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RECENT ACCOLADES

U.S. News and World Report
'Best Colleges'

#21

Engineering programs (non-doctoral)

#13

Early career earnings for graduates among liberal arts colleges

Princeton Review 'Featured Colleges'

Top 40

Private college for return on investment

Money 'Best Value' colleges

4.5 stars

(out of 5)

U.S. News and World Report
'Best Colleges'

#21

Engineering programs (non-doctoral)

#13

Early career earnings for graduates among liberal arts colleges

Princeton Review
'Featured Colleges'

Top 40

Private college for return on investment

Money
'Best Value' colleges

4.5 stars

(out of 5)


Students strolling down Jay Street in Schenectady, NY

ABOUT UNION

THE ELECTRIC CITY

Schenectady blends city energy and outdoor adventure, offering restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events, plus hiking, biking and skiing just minutes from campus.

WHAT TO DO


STUDENT LIFE

CURRENT INTERESTS + NEW PURSUITS

From beekeeping club and an off-road racing team to music festivals and movie nights, Union’s 130+ clubs and organizations ensure there’s always something to do and someone to do it with.

STUDENT GROUPS & CLUBS

Students at the Club Expo seated at a table with model rockets placed nearby.
Students testing the soil as part of a research project


ACADEMICS

RESEARCH REIGNS

No matter your major(s), you’ll dive into hands-on research alongside expert faculty in labs, archives, studios, or out in the field.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Schenectady whitespace

The Electric City

Schenectady blends city energy and outdoor adventure, offering restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events, plus hiking, biking and skiing just minutes from campus.

Students sit at a table encouraging passersby to join the college’s rocket club.

Current interests + new pursuits

From beekeeping club and an off-road racing team to music festivals and movie nights, Union’s 130+ clubs and organizations ensure there’s always something to do and someone to do it with.

Students gather water samples from a local creek.

Research reigns

No matter your major(s), you’ll dive into hands-on research alongside expert faculty in labs, archives, studios, or out in the field.