School Summary

University at Albany, State University of New York


General Information:

Founded in 1844, University at Albany, State University of New York is seated on 610 acres located in Albany county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 500. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1400 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY
12222-0001
For more information call: 518 442-3300. This school has a website at https://www.albany.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.albany.edu/admissions.php


Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: portfolio, audition
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT, SAT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,070.00 $27,460.00
Room and Board $16,423.00 $16,423.00
Fees $3,338.00 $3,338.00
Total $26,831.00 $47,221.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.albany.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 14.6% 17%
600-699 47.2% 44%
500-599 29.9% 31%
400-499 8% 6%
300-399 0.3% 2%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 18.9%
24-29 47.2%
18-23 30.2%
12-17 3.7%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 17%
11-25% 28.00%
26-50% 38.00%
Under 50% 17.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Football, Lacrosse, Rock climbing, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock climbing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Wrestling, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)

Badminton, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,628
Female 6,560
Total 12,190


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 7,424
Female 9,449
Total 16,880

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 10%
African American 23%
Hispanic 19%
Native American 0%
White 39%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 95%
At Least 25 Years Old 5%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 96%
Out Of State 4%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 41%
Live Off Campus 59%


Purple Growl, Relay for Life, The BIG Event (Community services)

intramural athletics, cultural organizations, political organizations, community service organizations, honor societies


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 40.0401                                           Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 43.0301                                           Homeland Security
  • 43.0302                                           Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0104                                           Informatics
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 30.1301                                           Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 42.2806                                           Educational Psychology
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 27.0601                                           Applied Statistics, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 38.0206                                           Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 05.0104                                           East Asian Studies
  • 05.0123                                           Chinese Studies
  • 05.0103                                           Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0110                                           Russian Studies
  • 05.0127                                           Japanese Studies
  • 05.0203                                           Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 16.0302                                           Japanese Language and Literature
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 30.3001                                           Computational Science
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 44.0501                                           Public Policy Analysis, General
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 31.0507                                           Physical Fitness Technician
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0404                                           Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 30.7101                                           Data Analytics, General
  • 14.1801                                           Materials Engineering
  • 14.4701                                           Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 50.0607                                           Documentary Production
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1306                                           Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.3811                                           Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 05.0134                                           Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • 30.2701                                           Human Biology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.9999                                           Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • 11.9999                                           Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 27.9999                                           Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 26.9999                                           Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • 44.0799                                           Social Work, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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Official Website  |  1-800-822-PLAN (7526)  |  512.936.3200

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.