University at Albany

Albany, New York
4-year Public university
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Overview

University at Albany—SUNY is a public institution established in 1844 with a suburban setting located in Albany. It is ranked 133 in National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,408; out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,998. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,264. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#133 National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Albany, New York
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1844
Selectivity Low
Size Medium
12,264 Undergraduates
Website http://www.albany.edu

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Science
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$46,848
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$16,100
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,408
Outstate Tuition Fee $28,998
Room and Board Fees $16,182
$37,279 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

68% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$13,219 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$9,690 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,848
67% Students with need received Financial Aid
8.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

12,264 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years