Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002835
- Phone: (315) 684-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.25%FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,226Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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SUNY at Albany
80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY
SUNY at Albany, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Albany, New York, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly eighteen thousand students enroll at University at Albany yearly.
Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Psychology
- English Language And Literature
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Social Sciences
- History
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to University at Albany earn an SAT score within the range of 1030 to 1200, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 26. 47% of students that apply are admitted to University at Albany, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at albany.edu.
The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the University at Albany website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates SUNY at Albany accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at SUNY at Albany is about 18,000. The student body is made up of 76% undergraduate students and 15% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $7,100-$8,500
- Out-of-State: $25,000-$29,590
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $300-$350 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,000-$1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 83% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 68% | $9,743 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 59% | $7,172 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, SUNY at Albany may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- School Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
SUNY at Albany is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (America East)
- Basketball (America East)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by SUNY at Albany by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Science (D, M)
- Epidemiology (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, D, M)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Education (B)
- Special Education (C, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- ESL (C, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D)
- Guidance Counselor
- Science Teacher
Engineering
- Engineering (B, D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (C)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- African American Studies (B, M)
- Women's Studies (B, M)
- Latin American Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Public Health (C, D, M)
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (B, D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C, M)
- School Psychology (C, D)
- Counseling Psychology (D, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
- Organizational Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (C, D, M)
- Public Policy (B, C)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D, M)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Urban Studies (B, C)
- Geography (B, M)
- Cartography and GIS (C, M)
- Social Science
- Economics
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Art History (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to SUNY at Albany.
- SUNY Empire State College in Brooklyn, NY (27 miles away)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in Dudley, MA (37 miles away)
- SUNY College at Oneonta in New Paltz, NY (65 miles away)
- Westfield State University in Springfield, MA (65 miles away)
- SUNY College at New Paltz in Geneseo, NY (68 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare all colleges & universities in New York
- Review a list of New York state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002835
- Phone: (315) 684-6000
- School Homepage