UAlbany Description

Part of the state university of New York system, SUNY Albany provides a diverse undergraduate and graduate education and cultural experience in the state’s capital city of Albany, New York.

With over 15,000 graduate and undergraduate students representing more than 100 countries, SUNY Albany’s admissions span across the globe.

SUNY Albany offers more than 120 undergraduate and more than 120 graduate degrees in such varied subject areas as Criminal Justice, Engineering, Information Technology, Sociology and Public Administration, all nationally recognized programs.

Research is also an integral part of study at SUNY Albany, with various departments conducting research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The arts are another outstanding part of the SUNY Albany student life, and degrees are offered in Music, Visual Art and Creative Writing. With a well-known art museum, storytelling festivals, a massive performing arts center and a Writer’s Institute, which features talks from Nobel and Pulitzer-prize winning authors, SUNY also provides a comprehensive arts-oriented experience for the entire SUNY Albany community.

Student life also includes a student-operated television station, numerous academic, recreational and cultural organizations and student services such as career development, advising, counseling and financial aid for those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Nicknames

Albany, Albany State, SUNY Albany, SUNY A

Website

www.albany.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,748

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,648

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

18,018

UAlbany Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
13,248
Freshman Class
2,410
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
18,018

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
73%
Graduate
27%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
50%
Men
50%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
9%
Asian
6%
Caucasian
62%
Latino
7%
Other
16%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%