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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Albany, NY
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Overview

Total enrollment

908

Location Albany, New York
Website acphs.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) operates from its main campus in Albany, New York, situated near the state capital's medical corridor and approximately 150 miles north of New York City. Established in 1881, ACPHS maintains a focused academic mission as a specialized institution dedicated to pharmacy and health sciences education. The college offers professional programs in pharmacy (PharmD) alongside undergraduate and graduate degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, and public health. ACPHS maintains a selective admissions process and features purpose-built facilities including research laboratories, simulation centers, and a student-operated pharmacy. The urban campus includes modern residential facilities for students, with many clinical rotation opportunities available through partnerships with nearby healthcare institutions.

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Ratings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/31
GPA 3.75

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 6.6%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,475

Costs for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,475
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,275
Room and Board		$12,500
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,360
Total One Year Cost		$58,610

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$111,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences include Health Professions. 100% of students major in Health Professions.

Health Professions 100%

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Last updated: August 2026