ACPHS Description
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is committed to the advancement of health care through its offering of nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate education, post-graduate training programs and research in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and health sciences. The College will continue its strong advocacy for lifelong intellectual and professional growth by providing a strong foundation in the basic, pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences within a culture that promotes innovation, service and excellence among our students, faculty, staff and alumni.Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, one of the nation's finest scientific institutions, has a single focus -- preparing students for rewarding careers in medicine, laboratory science, pharmacy, research and health care -- careers that make a difference in people's lives
At ACPHS you will find all the essentials for a quality education -- outstanding programs, innovative learning facilities with cutting-edge technology, distinguished faculty and a responsive staff of professionals. Significant research in various areas of interest is also a hallmark of our programs.
As you will discover, ACPHS offers a first-rate education in a setting rich in history and poised for the future, where you can participate in a variety of cultural and community activities. These attributes are part of a place where educating the individual student continues to be the focus of all our efforts.
The pharmaceutical profession and biomedical technology fields will have a considerable impact on science and health care during this decade and beyond. Our students can look forward to an expansive and rewarding array of opportunities after completing their education at ACPHS.
At ACPHS, our students learn to successfully balance their academic demands with a variety of other activities. And when the going gets tough, students can turn to their academic adviser or to our counseling center to help them reach their goals.
The Albany area is an exciting place with many interesting places to see and fun things to do. It offers the advantages of a major metropolitan area while maintaining the qualities of a small community.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$23,860
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,860
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
1,572
ACPHS Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,099
- Freshman Class
- 193
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,572
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 69%
- Graduate
- 31%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 53%
- Men
- 47%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 14%
- Caucasian
- 74%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 8%
International Students
- International
- 9%
- Domestic
- 91%