COLLEGE PROFILE
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent college founded in 1881. While it offers a Doctor of Pharmacy program and master's degrees in a wide range of health science fields, ACPHS also provides bachelor's degrees in chemistry, biomedical technology, pharmaceutical sciences, and health and human sciences. Its one-acre campus is located in Albany.
| Web Site | www.acphs.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 1,079 |
| Women | 632 (58.6%) |
| Men | 447 (41.4%) |
| Graduate Students | 562 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 64% of 1,437 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 600 average 560-650 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 570 average 530-620 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 550 average 510-600 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 25 average 24-27 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $39,690 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $27,630 |
Room and Board | $9,760 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 80% |
| Average Freshman Award | $11,893 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $9,397 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 110 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 27% of classes 20-29 students: 30% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 50-59 students: 11% of classes Over 100 students: 15% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Albany Population | 95,658 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 84% of freshmen, 45% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | |
| Mascot | |
| Sororities | 1% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 2% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 16.6% Asian 3.9% Black/African-American 3.1% Hispanic/Latino 1.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 69.9% White 4.5% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 6.1% from 18 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 82.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 64.1% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.57 | 3.76 | 622 | 578 | 556 | 28 |
| Low | 2.80 | 3.00 | 430 | 500 | 440 | 26 |
| High | 3.90 | 4.74 | 790 | 700 | 720 | 29 |
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