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University at Albany

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Albany, NY

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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

Admit rate69%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads12,564
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,802
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$67,979

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

Undergrads taking federal loans51%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out67%

"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

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$51,565/yr
Area Studies$50,572/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$68,178/yr
Biology, General$58,703/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$98,010/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$76,633/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$59,724/yr
Journalism$59,495/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$95,885/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$80,285/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$57,286/yr
English Language and Literature, General$51,206/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$66,414/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Health$64,456/yr
History
History$55,377/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Homeland Security$69,365/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics$103,659/yr
Mathematics$71,211/yr
Mathematics and Statistics, Other$68,843/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$63,881/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$58,784/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$70,124/yr
Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$58,501/yr
Psychology, General$55,004/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other$68,928/yr
Social Work$59,475/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$64,270/yr
Economics$63,331/yr
Criminology$61,102/yr
Sociology$57,508/yr
Urban Studies/Affairs$57,150/yr
Anthropology$47,095/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$42,540/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity6,720
Typical room charge$9,748
Typical board charge$5,850

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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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