University at Albany
PublicAlbany, NY
University at Albany is a public large school in Albany, NY, enrolling about 12,564 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 69% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Applied Mathematics (Mathematics and Statistics), where graduates report median earnings of $103,659/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University at Albany's acceptance rate?
University at Albany in Albany, NY admits approximately 69% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University at Albany cost?
University at Albany's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,802 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University at Albany?
University at Albany's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University at Albany require students to live on campus?
No -- University at Albany doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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