Affordable for lower and middle-income families through substantial aid. Higher-income families pay closer to sticker price.
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What You'll Pay at Union College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$31K
+
Room
$8K
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$44,375
$31K+$8K+$1,500=$44,375
Your Family Income
Sticker
$44,375
−
Your Aid
$18,875
=
Net Price
$25,500
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Union College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$44,375
Tuition and Fees
$30,946
Room and Board
$8,261
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$20,469
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,906
Union College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,372
$30–48k
$15,306
$48–75k
$25,500
$75–110k
$44,375
$110k+
$44,375
Understanding Your Aid Package
Union College has a sticker price of $44,375 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $44,375/year
Average aid: $20,469 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$25,500/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,372/year
51% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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51%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
41%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$24,250
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $25,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$13,537
Debt Manageability
0.58x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,002
vs $50,412 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+15%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$397
60th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$27,509
25th %ile
$59,113
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Union College Cost & Financial Aid
Union College's published tuition is $44,375 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $25,500—a difference of $18,875.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,372 at Union College. 51% of students receive Pell Grants.
Union College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Union College graduates is $24,250, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $257 over 10 years.
