University at Albany

Albany, NY · Midsize city

AskSchool #288 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
69.1%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$17,167
Sticker price $28,802
Graduation rate
61%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,979
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
69.1%
Applicants (fall 2023)
30,740
Admitted (fall 2023)
21,477
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,836
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
72%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
67%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
1% / 0%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$11,112
Family income $30–48k$14,062
Family income $48–75k$17,923
Family income $75–110k$20,037
Family income $110k+$24,085
Full sticker price (per year)
$28,802
Tuition & fees – in-state
$10,866
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$31,256
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with federal loans
51%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
61%
Freshmen who return for year 2
83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$38,469
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,979

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
12,564
Graduate students
4,894
Student-to-faculty ratio
16 : 1
Women
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
44%
Full-time faculty
57%

Undergraduate diversity

White37%
Black24%
Hispanic20%
Asian10%
Two or more4.0%
International3.6%
Unknown1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences15%
Business & Marketing14%
Computer & Information Sciences13%
Psychology9.4%
Interdisciplinary Studies9.3%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement8.6%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.2%
Communication & Journalism5.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Havidan Rodriguez
Main phone
(518) 442-3300
Address
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.