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Housing & Campus Life
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
Quick Stats
Location
Troy
Avg Low in January
11F
Avg High in September
79F
Rainy Days / Year
171
Troy Population
49,974
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY
Location and Setting
Location and Setting
Albany, NY Population
49,974
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY
Campus Size
284 acres
Weather
Avg Low In Jan
11F
Avg High In Sep
79F
Rainy Days / Year
171
Getting Around
Campus Map
View Map
Nearest Bus Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Albany
Nearest Train Station
6 mile(s) from campus in Rensselaer
Housing
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
57% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
43%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
campus foot patrols at night
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Red Hawk
School Colors
Cherry and white
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports
Women
Men
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country Running
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track And Field
Club Sports
Sports
Women
Men
Archery
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Racquetball
Riflery
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (Cross-Country)
Squash
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weight Lifting
Intramural Sports
basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, racquetball, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling