Union College
| Motto | Sous les lois de Minerve nous devenons tous frères et soeurs (French) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Under the laws of Minerva, we all become brothers and sisters |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | February 25, 1795 |
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| Endowment | $498 million (2023) |
| President | David R. Harris |
Academic staff | 207 FT/ 20 PT (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 2,082 (2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 42°49′02″N 73°55′48″W / 42.81722°N 73.93000°W |
| Campus | Urban: 120 acres (49 ha), including 8 acres (3.2 ha) of formal gardens |
| Colors | Union garnet Black Gray |
| Nickname | Garnet Chargers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Div I – ECAC Hockey Div III – Liberty League |
| Website | union.edu/ |
Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the state of New York, after Columbia College. In the 19th century, it became known as the "Mother of Fraternities", as three of the earliest Greek letter fraternities were established there. Union began enrolling women in 1970, after 175 years as an all-male institution. The college offers a liberal arts curriculum across 21 academic departments, including ABET-accredited engineering degree programs.