University at Albany
Public university · Albany, NY · 12,564 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
69%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$18,266
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$30,376
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
63%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University at Albany?
University at Albany accepts about 69 of every 100 applicants (69%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University at Albany is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University at Albany's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University at Albany cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $30,376 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,266 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,881 for NY residents and $32,091 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,881
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$32,091
- Room & board$16,752
- Total cost of attendance$30,376
- Average net price after grants$18,266
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies.
University at Albany FAQ
- What is University at Albany's acceptance rate?
- 69% — moderately selective.
- Is University at Albany test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University at Albany is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University at Albany's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University at Albany cost?
- About $30,376 a year before aid; $18,266 on average after grants.
- What is University at Albany's FAFSA school code?
- 002835. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University at Albany receives your information.
- What is University at Albany's graduation rate?
- 63% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University at Albany
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena UniversityLoudonville, NY | 69% | 1110–1360 | $33,934 | 75% |
| Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY | 69% | 1230–1390 | $33,233 | 72% |
| Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY | 70% | 1070–1290 | $36,296 | 53% |
| CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York, NY | 68% | — | $4,766 | — |
| Daemen UniversityAmherst, NY | 68% | — | $19,350 | 59% |
| Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY | 68% | 1230–1400 | $30,647 | 66% |