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Schenectady, NY · Computer science

Computer science at Union College

Union College graduates about 18 computer science majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 133rd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a strong program at 73 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 62 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 78% of the schools we've counted.

73/100Strong#133 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year184% of the class
Courses in the catalog62more than 78% of schools
Admit rate44%whole school
SAT middle 50%1310–1490whole school

Around Union College

F.W. Olin Center (left) and Science and Engineering Center (right) on the campus
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Olin Center and Engineering Center on the campus of Union College in Schenectady
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Science and Engineering Center on the campus of Union College in Schenectady, Ne
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Bronze statue of Chester Arthur, 21st President of the United States and alumnus
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Social Sciences Building, Engineering, Stanley G Peschel Computer Center, Integrated Science and Engineering Complex.

Named buildings on the campus map: Athletics 5 · Academic 4 · Arts 3 · Offices 2 · Dining 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Marquette University 73
  2. Texas Christian University 73
  3. Howard University 73
  4. Washington and Lee University 73
  5. Virginia Commonwealth University 72
  6. University of Georgia 72
  7. University of Kansas 72
  8. University of Connecticut 72

Other strong majors at Union College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Union College with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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