Union College of Union County SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UCNJ’s standout number is cost: in-state tuition is about $5,280, so your strategy should focus on starting strong and staying on track, not just getting admitted. With a 66% freshman retention rate, use test prep to build the math and reading skills that help you keep transfer or degree options open.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Union College of Union County facts and stats
Union College of Union County is located in a suburban setting. UCNJ has a 66% freshman retention rate, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.
Cranford, NJ

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Key Union College of Union County application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
UCNJ does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission, so you do not need to plan a testing timeline around its April 15 financial aid priority deadline. Retakes and superscoring only matter for other test-using colleges on your list.
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What you'll actually pay
UCNJ is a public college with in-state tuition of $5,280 and out-of-state tuition of $9,500. To be considered for need-based aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

UCNJ’s out-of-state tuition is $9,500, compared with $5,280 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $12,678, so students planning to live away from home should budget beyond tuition. Actual net price can vary depending on fees, enrollment level, housing choices, and financial aid eligibility.
Student life at Union College of Union County
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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