Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Union College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$69K
+
Room
$17K
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$84,561
$69K+$17K+$1,500=$84,561
Your Family Income
Sticker
$84,561
−
Your Aid
$60,620
=
Net Price
$23,941
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)
$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
Union College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,776
$30–48k
$16,415
$48–75k
$23,941
$75–110k
$34,100
$110k+
$45,017
Understanding Your Aid Package
Union College has a sticker price of $84,561 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: $84,561/year
Average aid: $50,000 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$23,941/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,776/year
14% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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14%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
13%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,337
Range (25th–75th)$12,600 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$57,000
Debt Manageability
0.31x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$88,604
Earnings Growth
+40%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-9,013
23th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$57,953
25th %ile
$123,772
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Union College Cost & Financial Aid
Union College's published tuition is $84,561 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $23,941—a difference of $60,620.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,776 at Union College. 14% 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 $25,337, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $269 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $45,017 at Union College—still $39,544 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
