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University at Albany

Albany, NYPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 69% Acceptance
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69%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$17,167
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.6K
Students
Large campus body
$51,380
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University at Albany is a public institution located in the city setting of Albany, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
69% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading595 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math590 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite26 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
69%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,822
Earnings 5yr: $115,694
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,374
Earnings 5yr: $99,585
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,679
Earnings 5yr: $123,372
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,938
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,659
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,286
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,010
Earnings 5yr: $93,077
Debt: $24,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,885
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,637
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,950
Earnings 5yr: $88,198
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $81,812
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,285
Earnings 5yr: $81,880
Debt: $23,250
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,882
Earnings 5yr: $90,300
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,633
Earnings 5yr: $81,665
Debt: $20,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,461
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,708
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $74,144
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,211
Earnings 5yr: $55,615
Debt: $22,803
Criminology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,183
Earnings 5yr: $66,732
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,124
Earnings 5yr: $67,794
Debt: $25,856
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,022
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,365
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,167
In-State Tuition$10,866
Out-of-State Tuition$31,256
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

44%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$51,380
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,979

Completion Signals

61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,059
Est. Monthly Payment
$163/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$64,043
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