Union College (NY) (UC)

We are Union, and we are true to our name. Founded in 1795 as the first planned campus in the United States, Union College is a highly selective, private, residential, liberal arts college with engineering that is consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges. Set on 100 acres in downtown Schenectady, N.Y., including eight acres of formal gardens and woodland, Union is within easy reach of New York City, Boston, Montreal, rural areas and outdoor recreation. Here, tradition meets innovation across the arts, engineering, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Union's flexible academic structure encourages students to study across disciplines and pursue what intrigues them. Its innovative curriculum and world-class facilities emphasize collaboration with students and faculty through small class sizes, research in all disciplines, internships and international study.

The 2,100 full-time undergraduates come from over 42 U.S. states and 58 countries. Intellectually, geographically, and demographically diverse, thirty percent of students are domestic students of color or international students. Union is known for its tight knit community, with over 90% of students living on campus all four years.

With more than 130 clubs and organizations to choose from, you're certain to find one that matches your interests or talents or simply sparks your curiosity. Organizations include performance groups and art clubs, multicultural and religious groups, the student newspaper and literary magazine, Greek organizations, academic honor societies and much more. Clubs and organizations are led by students, for students.

Union's unique Minerva program broadens students' out-of-class experience both academically and socially. All students belong to a Minerva House, seven lively hubs for academic, social, residential and leadership activities, hosting hundreds of events each year.

Union College has 24 Division III sports plus Division I men's and women's ice hockey. A third of all students participate in intercollegiate sports and Union offers extensive intramural, recreation and wellness programs.