# Russell Sage College

Troy, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/russell-sage-college

Russell Sage College is a private nonprofit college in Troy, NY with 1,244 undergraduates. It admits 53% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $21,084 per year ($15,978 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,760 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 53% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,655 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,261 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $51,697 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,084 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,978 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,113 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,831 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,121 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,440 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,244 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 59% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,760 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,212 (FY2024) |

## What Russell Sage College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is Russell Sage College's acceptance rate?**

Russell Sage College admits 53% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Russell Sage College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Russell Sage College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,655 students applied to Russell Sage College and 1,261 were admitted; 190 enrolled.

**Does Russell Sage College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Russell Sage College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Russell Sage College require an essay?**

Russell Sage College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Russell Sage College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $51,697 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,084.

**What is Russell Sage College's graduation rate?**

59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 195128. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
