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SUNY University at Albany campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

SUNY University at Albany

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
69.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹29,35,938Out-of-state
Students
12,564Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

The State University of New York at Albany (also known as University at Albany, UAlbany, or SUNY Albany) is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and the most senior (oldest) by date of founding. In 2024, the university enrolled 17,567 students in nine schools and colleges, which offer over 50 undergraduate majors and over 150 graduate degree programs. Portions of the campus extend into Guilderland, and the health sciences campus is located in neighboring Rensselaer, New York. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". UAlbany is home to the New York State Writers Institute.

Admissions planning estimate

69.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 34.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 69.87%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 69.9% (21,477/30,740; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

69 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 32,446
Offered a place 22,417
Enrolled 2,828

12.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1160-1310
4001600
ACT composite24-30
136

What a year costs

₹45,72,515 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹29,35,938
  • Housing₹15,42,645
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹45,72,515
After aid (average) ₹16,12,531

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,20,665
Out-of-state ₹29,35,938

Average aid awarded: ₹9,82,247 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.4%
Retention
61.5%
Graduation
69%
Get financial aid
6%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 36.5%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic 19.6%
Asian 10.2%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 1.5%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  2. Financial aid 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days
  3. Regular decision 1 Feb 2027 In 81 days

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Applied Statisticsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
Electrical and Computer Engineeringbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Homeland Securitybachelor
Human Biologybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Materials Engineeringbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Statistics, Otherbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Otherbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate69.1%
Total Applicants32446
Admitted Applicants22417
Enrolled Applicants2828
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-15
Regular Decision Date2027-02-01
Financial Aid Date2026-12-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1160
SAT Composite 75th %1310
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,20,665
Out-of-State Tuition₹29,35,938
Average Housing Cost₹15,42,645
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹16,12,531
Students Receiving Aid69%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,82,247
Out-of-State Students6%

Student Body Diversity

African American24.12%
Asian10.23%
Hispanic19.63%
White36.5%
Multiracial4.02%
Native American0.21%
Pacific Islander0.12%
International3.63%
Unknown Race1.54%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate61.45%
Retention Rate83.44%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates12564

Contact

Street Address1400 Washington Ave
ZIP Code12222
Phone(518) 442-5435
Websitehttps://www.albany.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/