Sage College of Albany

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Northeast
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Private
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
School Description
Provided by Sage College of Albany

The educational purpose of The Sage Colleges is to translate higher learning into action and application, recognizing the obligation of educated persons to lead and serve their communities.
Sage College of Albany, a coeducational college of applied studies prepares students for life's commitments and work in a constantly changing world. The College offers associate and baccalaureate degrees. Sage Graduate School, prepares men and women for exemplary leadership roles by combining sound theoretical preparation with professional practice.

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Sage College of Albany From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Sage College of Albany, SCA for short, is located at 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208. It's one of the three colleges that make up The Sage Colleges. It offers both associate's and bachelor's degrees. 941 students are enrolled at the college, and it shares 160 faculty members with Russell Sage College. 74% of the student body is female.

History

Sage College of Albany was formerly known as Sage Junior College of Albany (JCA). Sage College of Albany was formally established for the start of the fall term in 2002 and began conferring both associate and bachelor degrees at that time. In 2006, SCA graduated it's first class of students who had always been at SCA as a four year institution.

Popular majors

For Associate Degrees

  • Visual and Performing Arts: 55%
  • Interdisciplinary Studies: 25%
  • Psychology: 6%

For Bachelor's Degrees

  • Business/Marketing: 28%
  • Interdisciplinary Studies: 14%
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 12%
  • Computer and Information Sciences: 10%
  • Education: 6%
  • Liberal Arts: 6%
  • Law: 5%
  • Psychology: 5%
  • Security and Protective Services: 5%

Clubs and organizations

Sage College of Albany offers a number of organizations for their student to participate in. They include:

  • Student Government Association
  • Commuter Relations Club
  • Association of Campus Events (A.C.E.)
  • Gay Straight Alliance
  • Residence Hall Council
  • Ski Club
  • American Institute of Graphic Arts (A.I.G.A.)
  • American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
  • Kitchen & Bath Design Club
  • Psychology & Law Club
  • Philosophy Club
  • Science Club
  • AIGA
  • Vernacular

Residence life

Sage College of Albany’s on-campus, coed residence hall provides living space for about 100 first-year students in good academic standing (over 2.00 GPA.) About 88% of Sage College of Albanys first-year students live in college housing.

After their first year, students may decide to move into University Heights College Suites, a student housing complex a short walk from campus, which offers Sage students apartment-style living with fully furnished 2- and 4-bedroom units.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,110
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 97%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 16,870
Students Receiving Aid: 96%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 30
Selectivity: Most Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 74%
Men 26%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Other 18%
African-American 6%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 93%
Vermont 2%
New Jersey 1%
Massachusetts 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 8%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 16,870    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 16,000    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 870    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,492 48%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,696 75%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,635 82%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,972 88%  
Any Aid:
  96%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 28% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 540

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Sage College of Albany

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

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