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University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,266
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $72,751
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University at Albany is a public college in Albany, NY with 12,564 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,266 per year ($12,868 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,751 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 30,740
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 21,477
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What University at Albany looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,376
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,881
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,091
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,868
- $30–48k$14,111
- $48–75k$18,712
- $75–110k$21,948
- $110k+$25,804
Get a personal estimate with University at Albany's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $72,751
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,564
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White37%
- Hispanic20%
- Black24%
- Asian10%
University at Albany FAQ
What is University at Albany's acceptance rate?+
University at Albany admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is University at Albany test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University at Albany?+
In Fall 2023, 30,740 students applied to University at Albany and 21,477 were admitted; 2,836 enrolled.
Does University at Albany consider legacy status?+
No. University at Albany reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University at Albany require an essay?+
University at Albany reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University at Albany cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,376 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,266.
What is University at Albany's graduation rate?+
63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196060 · How we use this data
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