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Summary
University at Albany--SUNY is a public institution that was founded in 1844. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,779, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 586 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University at Albany--SUNY's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 131. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,525 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,145 (2012-13).
The University at Albany, which is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is an institution that offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and about 120 master’s programs, including those in the schools of education and business. Many of UAlbany’s graduate programs are highly ranked, including criminal justice, social work, and specialties offered in the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Ever since the school’s early history, students and faculty have embraced Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, as their symbol. Minerva appears on the school seal, and a seven-foot, plaster statue of her has stood on campus for more than 100 years.
UAlbany students get involved on campus by exploring more than 200 clubs, including several fraternities, sororities, and recreational sports teams. Serious student athletes can choose from more than 10 varsity teams, named the Great Danes, which compete in the NCAA Division I within various conferences. Notable Albany alumni include Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to a major political office in America and the subject of the movie Milk, starring Sean Penn.
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Strategically located in the state capital of New York, the University at Albany is an internationally recognized public research institution that brings "The World Within Reach" to more than 17,000 students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The varied perspectives and life experiences of a student body and faculty representing more than 100 nations provide a diversity that enriches learning at UAlbany. Students choose from 111 undergraduate majors and minors and 125-plus graduate programs. Many of these programs are ranked among the best in the nation. UAlbany's programs in criminal justice, nanoscience and engineering, information and technology management, public finance and policy, social welfare, clinical and counseling psychology, reading, accounting and atmospheric science have earned national renown for excellence. In every area of study, students are instructed by faculty who are world-class scholars and teachers. Many faculty members are actively engaged in life-enhancing research that contributes profoundly to the public good. As mentors, they provide numerous research opportunities, inspiring students to advance their skills and aspirations. UAlbany's Honors College offers opportunities for students to achieve at the highest levels. More than 500 study abroad programs, available through the University and SUNY networks, expand the worldview of students and prepare them for the global economy. The location of UAlbany in the Capital Region of New York provides extensive opportunities for internships and public service through which students gain valuable experience and contribute to the greater community. Both the UAlbany campus and the region are bustling with extracurricular activities. Students participate in more than 200 student clubs, honor societies, and other campus related groups, and choose from a busy calendar of campus events, including spirited Division I competition in 19 sports and a rich array of cultural activities. UAlbany athletic teams have won 54 conference championships and produced 22 NCAA tournament teams in 13 years of Division I history. Since its founding in 1844, UAlbany has graduated generations of leaders in all fields. UAlbany graduates join a network of more than 155,000 alumni making a profound difference around the globe. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1844 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $35,453,559 |
Applying
When applying to University at Albany--SUNY, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at University at Albany--SUNY is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 51.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 51.3% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University at Albany--SUNY is 19:1, and the school has 22.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University at Albany--SUNY include: Social Sciences; English Language and Literature/Letters; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84.8 percent.
Student Life
University at Albany--SUNY has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,779, with a gender distribution of 51.4 percent male students and 48.6 percent female students. At this school, 57.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 43.0 percent of students live off campus. University at Albany--SUNY is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 17,142 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University at Albany--SUNY offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University at Albany--SUNY also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University at Albany--SUNY.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University at Albany--SUNY, 59.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,544.
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| In-state tuition and fees | $7,525 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,145 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $11,276 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
