Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 1 2
Social Studies 2 4
History 2 4
Academic Electives 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some Not reported
SAT Only Considered if submitted Not reported
ACT Only Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
432 Western Avenue
Albany
NY
12203
Phone
(800) 637-8556
Fax
(518) 451-2013
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
March 15, 2025
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
College transcript recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
76% of 4,525 applicants were admitted
Women
78% of 3,212 applicants were admitted
Men
73% of 1,313 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
409 (12%) of 3,454 admitted students enrolled
Women
281 (11%) of 2,491 admitted students enrolled
Men
128 (13%) of 963 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
13%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
16.3%
2.00 - 2.49
4.6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 590 average , 505-605 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6.5%
Score of 600 - 700
22.6%
Score of 500 - 600
48.4%
Score of 400 - 500
22.6%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 584 average , 515-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.2%
Score of 600 - 700
32.3%
Score of 500 - 600
51.6%
Score of 400 - 500
12.9%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 15%
Top quarter: 37%
Top half: 75%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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