Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate

54% of 24,887 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

March 16

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.20

SAT Math

500-590 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

500-600 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

24 average
22-26 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $25,158
Out-of-state: $41,998

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $9,816
Out-of-state: $26,656

Room and Board

$12,942

Average Percent of Need Met

57%

Average Freshman Award

$11,352

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$21,217

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

676

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 8% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 16% of classes
40-49 students: 12% of classes
50-99 students: 8% of classes
Over 100 students: 11% of classes

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Campus Life

Albany Population

97,660

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

56% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Great Dane

Sororities

2% of women participate

Fraternities

2% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.8% Asian
19.6% Black/African-American
18.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
47.6% White
2.3% Unknown

International Students

5.3% from 25 countries

First-Year Students Returning

83.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

55.8%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

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 Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	2	4
Science	2	3
Foreign Language	1	3
Social Studies	3
History	2
Academic Electives	4

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	March 16
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Not used if submitted	March 16
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1400 Washington Avenue

City, State, Zip

Albany, NY 12222-0001

Phone

(518) 442-5435

Fax

 

E-mail

ugadmissions@albany.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

March 16

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 1

Early Action Notification

January 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

Portfolio, audition recommended for some freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

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
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
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

54% of 24,887 applicants were admitted

Women

53% of 13,253 applicants were admitted

Men

55% of 11,634 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

3,716 (28%) of 13,442 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,885 (27%) of 7,005 admitted students enrolled

Men

1,831 (28%) of 6,437 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

80% of 5,141 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

1,105

Students Accepting Wait List Position

285

Students Admitted From Wait List

282

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.20

3.75 and Above

15%

3.50 - 3.74

21%

3.25 - 3.49

25%

3.00 - 3.24

19%

2.50 - 2.99

20%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

500-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

4%

Score of 600 - 700

30%

Score of 500 - 600

58%

Score of 400 - 500

8%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

500-600 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

32%

Score of 500 - 600

57%

Score of 400 - 500

8%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

24 average
22-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

6%

Score of 24 - 29

45%

Score of 18 - 23

48%

Score of 12 - 17

2%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 48%
Top half: 82%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $25,158
Out-of-state: $41,998

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $9,816
Out-of-state: $26,656

Room and Board

$12,942

Books and Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses

$1,200

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

sfc@albany.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline December 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 2

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002835	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

2,411 (89.6%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

1,853 (79.6%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,761 (95.4%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

101 (7.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

57%

Average Award

$11,352

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,502 (89.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,794

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,427 (73.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,243

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 43 (2.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

178 (6.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,709

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

9,827 (81.5%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

8,118 (82.6%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

7,868 (96.7%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

489 (7.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

59%

Average Award

$11,046

Need-Based Gift

Received by 6,724 (87.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,760

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 6,332 (76.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,958

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 133 (2.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

646 (6.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,114

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

65%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$21,217

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration, engineering

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

676

Part-Time Faculty

509

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

54%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 8% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 16% of classes
40-49 students: 12% of classes
50-99 students: 8% of classes
Over 100 students: 11% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 79% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

2,707,492

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

500

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Regional Planning

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Albany Population

97,660

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

560 acres

Weather

Temperature

11 average low in January, 79 average high in September

Rain

135 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Albany

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Rensselaer

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

56% 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

44%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

Five Quad Ambulance Service, on-campus car battery assistance

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Great Dane

School Colors

Purple and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, baseball, basketball, equestrian sports, fencing, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, intramural athletics, cultural organizations, political organizations, community service, honor societies

Sororities

2% of women participate

Fraternities

2% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus