University at Albany, SUNY

Albany, New York

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The University at Albany, founded in 1844, is an agent of positive change in terms of academic success, professional development, and global good. With nine schools and colleges, the university offers innovative programs paired with hands-on learning, enabling students to gain impressive skills for their careers.

Innovative Programs: UAlbany is paving the way to the careers of tomorrow. With the first-in-the-nation College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity, students are equipped for careers in critical security fields. The Atmospheric Science program utilizes some of the nation’s most advanced facilities and resources, and programs like Criminal Justice, Social Welfare, Psychology, Biology, Public Policy, and Political Science gain the University national attention. Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees are available in 40 fields, and students benefit from agreements with institutions like Albany Medical College, Albany Law School, and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Undergraduate Research: With a strong emphasis on research, students can get involved as early as freshman year to build impressive résumés. Notable on-campus labs include the Cancer Research Center, the Institute for Financial Market Regulation, and the Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center. Students study topics varying from neuroscience to art history in this hands-on capacity.

Diversity and Culture: UAlbany attracts students from a plethora of backgrounds. More than 50% of UAlbany students come from diverse backgrounds, and 33% of students are first-generation college students. The student body is comprised of approximately 4.2% out-of-state students and 5.2% international students. With student groups dedicated to celebrating culture, as well as a Multicultural Resource Center, the UAlbany community is culturally diverse and aware.

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13,508
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
51%
 
Enrolled male students
49%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
94%
 
Part-time students
6%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
57%
 
Adjuncts
43%
 
Faculty Ratio
19:1
Student/teacher ratio
$6,670
In-state tuition cost
$21,550
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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5-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Albany, NY 12222

(518) 442-3300

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