School Overview
The University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY) is a public, research institution located in Albany, New York. Founded in 1844, it is the oldest university campus of the SUNY system. The University at Albany offers 120 undergraduate majors and minors and 138 graduate programs, and has received praise for its academic programs in new and emerging fields including public policy, nanotechnology, globalization, documentary studies, biotechnology, and informatics.
General Information
| Admission Office
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 (518) 442-5435 Fax: (518) 442-5383 [email protected] Contact: Robert Andrea Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address
1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 (518) 442-3300 |
| Size
Total undergrads: 13,246 Setting |
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 50% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 84% |
College Majors
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
African-American Studies B Asian Studies B Caribbean Studies B Central/Eastern European Studies B Chinese Studies B East Asian Studies B Japanese Studies B Latin American Studies B Russian/Slavic Area Studies B Women’s Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Drama/Theater Arts B Fine/Studio Arts B Music – General B Music – General Performance B Music Theory/Composition B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Biology B Environmental Biology B Molecular Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Information Sciences/Systems B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Speech/Rhetorical Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B French B Italian B Linguistics B Russian B Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Predentistry B Premedicine B Prepharmacy B Preveterinary Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies B Document Studies B Financial Market Regulation B Globalization Studies B Human Biology B Medieval/Renaissance Studies B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Philosophy B Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Atmospheric Sciences B Chemistry B Physics B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B Economics B Geography B Political Science/Government B Sociology B Urban Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
SUNY at Albany Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (518) 442-3300 |
| Website: | www.albany.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.albany.edu/admissions.php |
| Address: | 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 17,544 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 65% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 14,203 (81% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,176 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $27,766 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,379 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
SUNY at Albany Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at SUNY at Albany.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Education | 14 | 2 | 25 | 4 | |
| Engineering | 5 | 2 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| History | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 47 | 64 | 91 | 43 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at SUNY at Albany and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,176 |
| Out-of-state | $27,766 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,403 |
| Out-of-state | $25,193 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,359 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,905 | 69% | $9,379 |
| Student loan aid | 1,729 | 63% | $7,150 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,850 | 65% | $9,284 |
| Federal student loans | 7,790 | 57% | $6,489 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for SUNY at Albany. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled SUNY at Albany students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 27,559 | 12,206 | 15,353 | Percent admitted | 100% | 56% | 53% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 10% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
SUNY at Albany Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 17,544 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 13,286 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,258 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
SUNY at Albany Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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