Union College's published cost of attendance is $84,561. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,776, middle-income families pay around $23,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,017.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $84,561 |
| Tuition and Fees | $69,039 |
| Room and Board | $17,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$50,000 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $34,561 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,776 |
| $30–48k | $16,415 |
| $48–75k | $23,941 |
| $75–110k | $34,100 |
| $110k+ | $45,017 |
Union College's published cost of attendance is $84,561. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,776, middle-income families pay around $23,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,017. Azimuth ranks Union College #1334 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Union College's aid structure is need-based, with demonstrated financial need met through a combination of grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the breadth of that commitment varies by income level — a pattern common in the Azimuth coverage set with selective admissions and moderate endowment resources. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,337, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $57,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $81,583, median federal debt of $25,337 projects to a monthly payment of about $286 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Union College earn median 4-year earnings of $81,583, placing Union College in the 87.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $9,013 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Union College in the 23.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Union College #354 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Union College's concentration in social sciences and humanities fields. Economics is the largest program with 98 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $99,783, delivering 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Political Science program graduates 47 students with median 4-year earnings of $75,005, while Biology, General and Research Psychology round out the top programs with 46 and 40 graduates respectively. The institution's program mix, anchored by Social Sciences at 29%, alongside Engineering at 14% and other STEM fields at 5%, supports consistent long-term outcomes across a mixed enrollment.
