University at Albany
tuition & fees
$30,991
graduate tuition & fees
$27,468
acceptance rate
69%
Student Population
17,560
online students
1,941
Number of Programs
295
Financial Aid Amount
$10,246
Graduation Rate
61%
University at Albany is a Public, 4 years college located in Albany, New York. SUNY Albany ranked 387th in National Universities and 74th in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 17,560 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. SUNY Albany's acceptance rate is 69.10% last year (undergraduate school).
University at Albany is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University at Albany and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 |
| Phone | 518-442-3300 |
| WEB | www.albany.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.albany.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid | www.albany.edu/cost-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.albany.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/cost-attendance |
| Disability Service | www.albany.edu/dean-students/disability |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University at Albany is 69.10% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.62%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69.10 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.62 % |
Tuition & Fees
SUNY Albany's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,601 for New York residents and $30,991 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.87% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($28,998).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,808 for New York residents and $27,468 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.16% compared to the last year's rate.
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,601 | $30,991 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,808 | $27,468 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 17,560 students have enrolled at SUNY Albany (2024-2025). Among them, 1,941 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SUNY Albany has 12,666 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,894 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,560 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 12,666 |
| Graduate Students | 4,894 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,941 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SUNY Albany offers 295 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SUNY Albany
| Number of programs | 295 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |