| Location: | Northeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Nicknames: | Albany, Albany State, SUNY Albany, SUNY A |
The University at Albany, State University of New York, commonly known as the University at Albany, is a highly selective public university located in the capital of New York State, and is the senior campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Founded in 1844, it is an internationally recognized public research institution, which carries out a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service. UAlbany (its officially designated informal title) has three campuses: the Uptown and Downtown campuses in the City of Albany and one campus in the Town of East Greenbush, just east of Albany.
The University enrolls more than 17,000 students in ten schools and colleges, which offer 189 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The University’s academic choices are diverse and include a range of new and emerging fields such as public policy, nanotechnology, globalization, documentary studies, biotechnology, and informatics. Students take advantage of more than 300 study-abroad programs, as well as extensive internship opportunities that offer real-world experience in New York’s capital and surrounding region. The Honors College, which opened in fall 2006, offers opportunities for the best-prepared students to work closely with faculty.
University at Albany faculty attracted $240.9 million in research funding in 2006-2007 for work advancing discovery in a wide range of fields. The research enterprise is distinguished by established and emerging strengths in four areas: nanoscale sciences and engineering, social science and public policy, life sciences, and atmospheric sciences. A wide range of explorations in other areas also contributes to the rich spectrum of UAlbany research.
In addition to offering many cultural benefits, including a nationally-recognized contemporary art museum and a world-renowned writers institute, UAlbany plays a major role in the economic development of the Capital Region and New York State — particularly through its programs in nanosciences and nanotechnology and in the biotechnology and biomedical sciences. An economic impact study in 2004 estimated UAlbany’s economic impact to be $1.1 billion annually in New York State — $1 billion of that in the Capital Region.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 48% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Northeast Conference) Basketball (America East) Baseball (America East) Track (America East) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,887 | $ 12,147 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,350 | $ 10,610 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,537 | $ 1,537 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,332 | 28% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,452 | 56% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,442 | 21% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,097 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
82% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 56% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 530 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 620 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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I need help selecting college to go to.
Here a list of what is needed:
-at least a 4 years degree or +
-SUNY or CUNY (New York State)
-great college for art, theater, media, paint, acting
-college housing
-less than $20,000 annual expense
-a nice community
Please list as many as you can.
14 months ago
Best Answer
I go to SUNY Albany and i absolutely love it here. I don't know much about the art program but the school puts on very good plays in the Performing Arts Center. I hear Purchase College is a pretty good school for arts and theater. If you want to go strictly for academics and reputation i would attend SUNY Binghamton or SUNY Buffalo but both are rather dull places to live (bad weather, nothing to do, etc.) The CUNY's will be cheaper, but expect to pay less than $10,000 total per year at either SUNY or CUNY if you're in-state.
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Which SUNY is better and why?
I'm trying to figure out which one to go to. I also want to know what it's like to live at each of the SUNY locations. I want to go into premedicine. Currently i'm looking at Stony Brook, Binghamton, Albany, and Buffalo.
16 months ago
Best Answer
They all have good reputations, especially for students who are pursuing sciences and premed. Your best bet is to visit each campus. Go on formal tours but allow time to just hang out around the science buildings and don't be afraid to talk to students and ask them about their thoughts for their campus and their studies.
Some SUNY schools have a program where you can stay overnight with a current student and shadow them to class for a day. That might be a good opportunity in helping you decide which is best for you.
You might also talk to people in health industry, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, etc. and see what they suggest. I suspect they'll have stronger opinions about the actual medical school program than about premed though.
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SUNY Albany or SUNY Buffalo?
Im stucked between these two schools...Im planing on a major in business, probably finance or accounting. Do u guys have any ideas which one is a better choice acadamically?
16 months ago
Best Answer
I should think Albany. It is our (NY) state's capitol and I'll bet they have a wonderful business selection. I know people who have attended both and they have enjoyed both schools.
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Waiting list for SUNY Albany,,,?
Has anyone ever been on a waiting list for SUNY Albany, or any other waiting list for any other college? How long do you think it will take until I get a response?
16 months ago
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SUNY Albany give you a response sometime between May 15 and July 1. Colleges usually recommend that if you're waitlisted, you should save your spot at another school in case you find out that you didn't get in. On the other hand, just be aware that you might lose your deposit at another school if SUNY Albany turns around and lets you in. It sucks to get waitlisted instead of accepted, but don't worry, it happened to me too, and a lot of other people.
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is a 76 gpa halfway decent
17 months ago
Best Answer
I applied there and got accepted. My sister also got accepted there, and she did not have very good grades. It is not very difficult to get into, except maybe for specific programs. My sister went there and she did not like the campus itself, but she did like the anthropology program there. If you like the urban setting, it is a very good school to go to because it has a very good academic reputation, and is competitively priced (if you are a NY State resident).
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I currently go to this school and am planning on majoring in business. But all the kids there seem stupid (compared to the kids I know in my hometown, Boston) and wild and do nothing but drink and party. I hate the city because it's so run down and doesn't feel safe.
I am also a minority and the school is not very racially diverse. A lot of people there are racist and not afraid to show it.
Is this school a good and well known business school? I am thinking about transfering but I'm not sure if this will put me behind on graduating due to different requirements from different schools.
24 months ago
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I was looking at the university of Albany for a Biology major, and I really did not like the school when I went to go visit it. It used to be on my top five list, but when I went there I changed my mind. First of all, the students were not nearly as charismatic or interested in the school as students at other schools seemed. They looked like they were being forced to talk about the school in a positive manor. Also, the schools layout and design are just disgusting. It looks like it was built in a "modern" design back in the 1970's but then was never cleaned. There are four dorm buildings located in the four corners of the campus, each one looking like a quarter of the size of the WTC buildings. One of the things that disappointed me was that one of the programs that attracted me to the school was no longer available. It was replaced with this program called the Renaissance program, which means renewal or rebirth indicating that there was a problem that needed to be fixed. The problem was drop out rates. The school is an outlet for inner city students from New York City, and if you don't like the city, you probably will not like this school. My advice is to not take my word from it, but go and visit the campus.
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i filled out the info for suny albany but now everyone is telling(great, in the middle of may) NOT to go there because its not a good place. gangs, violence, etc. ohhh i'm so scared giving the fact that i'm originally from the bronx, ny , such a respected and pleasant town ifself(wink). i'm not saying i'm not worried but, i don't expect the college i choose to be pleasantville, usa, that's all. i plan to study law there. can any albany residents put their 2 cents in please?
27 months ago
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Honestly, I have a a friend that graduated from SUNY Albany and he said it was ok but a real party school. I myself am in Buffalo right now and I know a few professors at UB (University of Buffalo) and as far as their credentials and enthusiasm they are great! Buffalo State (SUNY) is also a good school but UB is one of the top 100 schools in the nation and since it is a state school the tuition doesn't hurt. UB has a good law program and as far as I know (from my friend) Albany doesn't, so I would check out UB if I was you.
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