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University at Albany
University at Albany is a large, public institution located in Albany, ny. University at Albany offers undergraduate degrees in 212 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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12,190 undergraduates
$10,408 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
69.9%
SAT score average
1193
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$50
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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: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Military and Protective Services
Law and Legal Studies
Popular majors
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Economics
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Human Biology
Homeland Security
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View more schoolsAnnual 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
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
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University at Albany has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,190, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.
Total enrollment
16,880Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
41%
African American %
19%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
12%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
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Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
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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 70%.
What’s the average GPA for University at Albany?
The average high school GPA for University at Albany students was N/A.
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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