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University at Albany

Also known as: SUNY at Albany

📍 Albany, New York🏛️ Urban Setting👥 12,564 Undergrads🔗 www.albany.edu

Overview

University at Albany is a large public research university in Albany, New York. It enrolls about 12,564 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 69%. Graduates earn a median of $67,979 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

69%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$17,167

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

61%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$67,979

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

69.1%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,866

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$31,256

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,802

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,167

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,112
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,062
$48,001 – $75,000	$17,923
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,037
$110,001 +	$24,085

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

50.9%

Academics & Programs

University at Albany offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

15.3%

Social Sciences

14.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

10.5%

Interdisciplinary Studies

10.3%

Psychology

10.1%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

9.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.3%

Communication & Journalism

5.4%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

61%

On-Time (4yr)

54%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

83%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$51,380

8 years

$60,335

10 years

$67,979

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

65.1%

White

63.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

36.5%

Black or African American

24.1%

Asian

10.2%

Hispanic / Latino

19.6%

Two or more races

4.0%

International

3.6%

Gender

Women

54.1%

Men

45.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University at Albany hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 69%.

How much does University at Albany cost?

In-state tuition is $10,866, and out-of-state is $31,256. Average net price after financial aid is $17,167.

What is University at Albany known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Social Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University at Albany?

The 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.