University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public · 12,564 undergraduates

University at Albany admitted 69% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $18,266 a year. Within six years, 63% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
69%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$30,376 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$18,266 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$12,868 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$10,881 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$32,091 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
63%
Students who return for a second year
83%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$72,751 a year
Median debt at graduation
$19,500

Students

Undergraduates
12,564
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
47%
Student-faculty ratio
16 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Social sciences
15%
Business, management and marketing
14%
Computer and information sciences
13%
Psychology
9%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
9%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.