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Russell Sage College

Russell Sage College is a small, private institution located in Troy, ny. Founded in 1916, Russell Sage College offers undergraduate degrees in 58 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,117 undergraduates
cost $35,351 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Russell Sage College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Russell Sage College is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Psychology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Design and Applied Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,351
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,543
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,675
Cost of attendance* $52,769
Average financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,351
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,543
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,675
Cost of attendance* $52,769
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $52,769 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Russell Sage College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,117, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

2,064

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
31%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
52%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Russell Sage College, students love their Vernacular. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 65 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180
phone 518-244-2000
address sage.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Vernacular

Lost in art: trip to massmoca

Sagettes: winder concert

Architectural scavenger hunt in nyc

Cheer: performance at family weekend and basketball games

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Russell Sage College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Russell Sage College?

Russell Sage College is located in Troy, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Russell Sage College? 

The acceptance rate for Russell Sage College is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Russell Sage College?

The average high school GPA for Russell Sage College students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Russell Sage College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Russell Sage College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $211,076.

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