Union College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1795 in Schenectady, New York. It holds the distinction of being the first planned campus in the United States and the first college chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The institution integrates a classic liberal arts education with innovative engineering programs.
The college enrolls approximately 2,031 full-time undergraduates and offers over 62 areas of study. It is a highly selective, residential institution where approximately 75 percent of students pursue more than one discipline. Students engage in hands-on research with faculty from their first year, working in labs, archives, studios, and field work.
Union College provides an intimate collegiate experience on a picturesque campus. It maintains over 130 clubs and organizations for student involvement. The college is consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges by publications including U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and Money magazine.
