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University at Albany

University at Albany is a large, public institution located in Albany, ny. Founded in 1844, University at Albany offers undergraduate degrees in 222 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
N/A
12,666 undergraduates
$10,408 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University at Albany? 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.

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Acceptance rate 69.1%
SAT score average 1193
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.70
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University at Albany is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Economics
Public Health

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,408
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,182
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $29,790
Average financial aid package $13,317
Estimated cost $16,473 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,998
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,182
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $48,380
Average financial aid package $13,317
Estimated cost $35,063 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from University at Albany

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$3,000 UAlbany Scholarship for New York State Transfer Students No essay $3,000 Apply Now
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UAlbany Housing Award No essay $4,000 Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University at Albany has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,666, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

17,560

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
19%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University at Albany, students love their Albany State Indian Alliance. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
5184423300
www.albany.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Albany state indian alliance

Asian american alliance

African student association

Women's resource center

Albany accounting association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University at Albany to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University at Albany?

University at Albany is located in Albany, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at University at Albany? 

The acceptance rate for University at Albany is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for University at Albany?

The average high school GPA for University at Albany students was 3.70.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University at Albany?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University at Albany including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $119,160.

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