University at Albany — College Profile

About

The University at Albany (UAlbany) is a premier public research institution renowned for its top-tier programs in criminal justice, atmospheric sciences, and its highly ranked Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Leveraging its location in New York’s capital, UAlbany offers students unparalleled access to legislative internships and public service careers, further bolstered by the nation’s first college dedicated entirely to emergency preparedness, homeland security, and cybersecurity. On campus, a highly diverse student body thrives in a vibrant environment characterized by Division I athletics, active Greek life, and the iconic, modern architecture of "The Podium." This combination of hands-on government access and cutting-edge security programs makes UAlbany a standout choice for civic-minded and career-focused students.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and the most senior (oldest) by date of founding. In 2024, the university enrolled 17,567 students in nine schools and colleges, which offer over 50 undergraduate majors and over 150 graduate degree programs. Portions of the campus extend into Guilderland, and the health sciences campus is located in neighboring Rensselaer, New York. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". UAlbany is home to the New York State Writers Institute.

Location

Albany, NY, 12222 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ALB · Albany

5 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,866$31,256

Housing & food (on campus)$16,423$16,423

Books & supplies$1,000$1,000

Cost of attendance$28,802$49,981

Average net price$17,167Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$31,256

In-state: $10,866

Housing & food (on campus)$16,423

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$49,981

In-state: $28,802

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $17,167

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.albany.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University at Albany’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$29,130

Fees$3,646

Housing$10,605

Food$6,600

Total published by the school$49,981

Source: www.albany.edu · checked Sep 28, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$11,112

$30–48k

$14,062

$48–75k

$17,923

$75–110k

$20,037

$110k+

$24,085

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

63%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

54%

Back for yr 2

83%

Transferred

27%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

67% graduated · 25% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$51,380

10 yrs after entry$67,979

Debt

Median at graduation$19,500

Monthly payment$207

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$25.4k

90th percentile$30,747

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

69%

Test policy

Test optional

Checked Sep 2026

ACT midpoint

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 15 2026

in 44 days

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Feb 1 2027

in 122 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Checked Sep 2026 · albany.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If University at Albany asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 46%Women 54%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

16 : 1

Pell grant

44%

First-gen

30%

Family income

$43,412

Independent

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

37%

Hispanic

20%

Black

24%

Asian

10%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Rowing
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$51,380

After 10 yrs

$67,979

Psychology, General321

Business Administration, Management and Operations321

Biology, General207

Criminal Justice and Corrections203

Economics202

Human Biology198

Homeland Security191

Communication and Media Studies155

Sociology149

Political Science and Government140

Computer and Information Sciences, General132

Computer Science112

Accounting and Related Services100

Education, Other81

English Language and Literature, General79

History70

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$167M

Full-time faculty

57%

Faculty salary

$11,012/mo

Teaching spend

$17,210

per student

Federal loans

51%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$472M research spending · 154 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile