SUNY at Albany School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$7,070
Avg in-state tuition
$24,660
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About SUNY at Albany
SUNY at Albany is a large public school located on an urban campus in Albany, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,688, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The school offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,660.
$7,070
Avg in-state tuition
$24,660
Avg out-of-state tuition
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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
57% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1090-1250
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-28
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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards18k
Number of Students Enrolled
94%
Online Student Enrollment
19:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Black
17%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,070 | $24,660 |
| Graduate | $11,310 | $23,100 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time, degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $14,620 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,720 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,994 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,050 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,050 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,410 | $42,000 |
| Off-campus without family | $20,114 | $37,704 |
| Off-campus with family | $10,120 | $27,710 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
56%
Institution Grant Aid
70%
Pell Grant
42%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPEDS 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.