Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Albany, New York |
| Online | albany.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Albany, New York, SUNY at Albany is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,265 prospective students applied, and 14,458 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,030 enrolled in the school. 13,960 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,115 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $3,338. University at Albany- SUNY is ranked 250 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University at Albany- SUNY is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY at Albany within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#250 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#70 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in New York
#9 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#276 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1280 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,338 |
| Room and Board | $15,053 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,770 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,231 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,338 |
| Room and Board | $15,053 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,770 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,071 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 20% |
| English and Literature | 14% |
| Business | 13% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Biology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196060 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Albany.
Current students may use the SUNY at Albany GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.