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University at Albany

Albany, NY·Public·~69% acceptance

Located in Albany, NY, University at Albany is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 69% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,167 per year. About 63% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $67,979 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,167/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,802
Aid cuts ~$11,635/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.48–3.98
SAT (middle 50%)1120–1320
ACT (middle 50%)22–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
63%
graduation rate
83%
freshman retention
$51,380
median earnings, 6yr
$67,979
median earnings, 10yr
How University at Albany reads an application

What University at Albany values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Character / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From University at Albany’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University at Albany requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University at Albany requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University at Albany's acceptance rate?
University at Albany admits about 69% of applicants.
How much does University at Albany cost?
At University at Albany, the average net price after aid is about $17,167 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,802 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University at Albany?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1120–1320 on the SAT and 22–31 on the ACT.
What are University at Albany's application deadlines?
University at Albany's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University at Albany value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University at Albany rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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