SUNY Albany Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 69.10%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,601
- Out-of-State Tuition: $30,991
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SUNY Albany:
- Total Enrollment: 17,560, including 1,941 online students
- 12,666 Undergraduate, 4,894 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.8% men, 56.2% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 295 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 155 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SUNY Albany Overview
University at Albany (SUNY Albany) is a four-year, public school located in Albany, NY. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The SUNY Albany's tuition & fees is $10,601 for New York residents and $30,991 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,246.
The school has a total enrollment of 17,560 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
SUNY Albany's acceptance rate is 69.10% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.62%.
SUNY Albany ranked 237th in National Universities and 68th in New York Colleges rankings. University at Albany is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University at Albany is $10,601 for in-state students and $30,991 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,808 for in-state students and $27,468 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,798 for New York residents and $33,121 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,993 for New York residents and $29,159 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,601 | $30,991 |
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| Graduate | $13,808 | $27,468 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,798 | $33,121 |
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| Graduate | $13,993 | $29,159 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University at Albany offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SUNY Albany
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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