The average acceptance rate at SUNY Albany over the past 10 years is 60.32%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 69.10%.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 17.95%, and the 2025 yield is 12.62%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 38.59% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of SUNY Albany applicants increased by 5.54% (1,702 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 45.24% overall.
Key Takeaways: SUNY Albany Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 69.10%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that SUNY Albany is admitting a higher proportion of applicants, which may indicate either an increase in application quality or a strategic enrollment decision by the institution.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 12.62%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at SUNY Albany. This pattern may reflect increased competition from peer institutions, changing student demographics, or shifts in institutional enrollment strategy.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, SUNY Albany received approximately 32,442 applications, admitted 22,416 students, and enrolled 2,830 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that SUNY Albany is attracting an increasing number of prospective students over time. This growth in applications typically reflects enhanced institutional visibility, improved marketing initiatives, or increasing perceived value in the higher education market.
Acceptance Rate Changes
SUNY Albany 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at SUNY Albany over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 60.32%, while the most recent rate stands at 69.10%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 69.10%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 60.07% and for women is 60.42%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at SUNY Albany have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
SUNY Albany has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 20.56% in 2015 to 12.62% in 2025, representing a 38.59% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 17.95%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at SUNY Albany from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has decreased by 38.59% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 26,281, the average number of admitted is 15,929, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 2,762.
The number of SUNY Albany applicants increased by 5.54% (1,702 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 45.24% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at University at Albany from 2015 to 2025.
Compare Acceptance Rate Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares University at Albany' acceptance rate to similar schools.