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About UAlbany
SUNY Albany is a public, state school in the suburb of Albany, New York. UAlbany was founded in 1844. The college currently enrolls around 16,658 students a year, including 12,264 undergrads.
UAlbany Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into UAlbany. The acceptance rate at UAlbany is 68%. In 2022, 26,031 students applied to UAlbany and 17,672 were admitted.
| SUNY Albany Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 89% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 13% |
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UAlbany Campus Tours
SUNY Albany is located in the town of Albany, New York,.
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College Info
UAlbany Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UAlbany is Jul 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UAlbany is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UAlbany SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
560 - 660
Reading SAT Range
560 - 660
UAlbany Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,502
In State$45,092
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,070
$25,660
Fees
$3,398
$3,398
Housing
$16,034
$16,034
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UAlbany is like? There are approximately 16,658 students enrolled at UAlbany, including 12,264 undergraduate students and 4,394 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from NY and 4% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
16,658
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
68%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,468
Out-of-State
$29,058
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 1
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