University at Albany, State University of New York

UAlbany Overview

UAlbany is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Albany, New York. UAlbany was founded in 1844 and now enrolls around 17,688 students a year, including 13,182 undergrads. UAlbany provides on-campus housing for up to 7,700 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UAlbany! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of UAlbany's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UAlbany students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? UAlbany has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UAlbany has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UAlbany on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UAlbany on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

Is UAlbany a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what UAlbany offers and if it could be the right college for you.

UAlbany Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into UAlbany. UAlbany admitted 57% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 26,125 applications received in 2021, 14,932 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UAlbany

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UAlbany, around 83% are still enrolled their sophomore year. UAlbany's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 63%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook UAlbany Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with UAlbany directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

UAlbany's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. UAlbany's endowment was valued at $75.1 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, UAlbany spends about $21,719 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UAlbany

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. UAlbany meets 58% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $11,821 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $27,555 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UAlbany. Based on this information, how does UAlbany sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is UAlbany a good school for you?

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Where is UAlbany?

UAlbany is located in the suburban setting of Albany, New York.

If you want to see UAlbany for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Albany, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albany International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UAlbany and Albany are like without leaving home.

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