SUNY at AlbanySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Albany, NY

$10,176

Avg in-state tuition

$27,766

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About SUNY at Albany

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

SUNY at Albany is a large public school located on an urban campus in Albany, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,544, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The school offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,176, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $27,766.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

54% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1090-1250

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-28

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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18k

Students Enrolled

19%

Online Student Enrollment

18:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

47%

Black

16%

Hispanic

15%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

8%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

42%

State Grant Aid

56%

Institution Grant Aid

65%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,081
State Grant Aid $4,235
Institution Grant Aid $3,001
Pell Grant Aid $4,938

Financial Outlook

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.