Colleges in Albany County, New York
Albany County is a county in New York. According to Census data, the population is 586,383 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, fourteen colleges are active for serving college programs in Albany County, New York. In addition, there are 26 colleges located within 30 miles from Albany County.
By school type, there are three public and eleven private schools. By school level, there are nine 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Twelve schools offer undergraduate programs and eight schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Albany County, New York is $19,894 for New York residents and $27,094 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 67.06% and the average SAT score is 1,230. A total of 38,483 students enrolled in schools in Albany County, New York, of which 15,218 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Albany County, New York
The following table lists 14 colleges located in Albany County and 13 schools near Albany County, New York ordered by distance from Albany County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Albany County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 0.63 miles | $37,452 | 2,538 | 51% | 14 to 1 | $16,542 | - | - |
| Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 0.71 miles | $18,740 | 722 | 30% | 6 to 1 | $27,100 | 44.5% | - |
| St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing Albany, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.72 miles | $15,358 | 123 | 100% | 6 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology Albany, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.89 miles | $15,600 | 56 | 77% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Albany, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.12 miles | $15,865 | 369 | 37% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Albany Medical College Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.39 miles | $28,695 | 814 | - | - | $28,820 | - | - |
| Albany Law School Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.48 miles | $60,946 | 670 | - | - | $61,186 | - | - |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.49 miles | $41,125 | 908 | 68% | 10 to 1 | $47,425 | 52.7% | 1,240 |
| University at Albany Albany, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 1.87 miles | $30,991 | 17,560 | 61% | 16 to 1 | $27,468 | 69.1% | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 2.27 miles | $18,999 | 249 | 29% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| SUNY-System Office Albany, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 2.81 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Excelsior University Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 4.24 miles | - | 12,941 | - | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Siena University Loudonville, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 4.25 miles | $45,805 | 3,720 | 75% | 12 to 1 | $16,500 | 69.0% | 1,220 |
| Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program Albany, NY Public, Less than 2 years valid | 5.58 miles | $23,500 | 187 | 74% | 30 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 6.21 miles | $11,852 | 9,227 | 35% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aesthetic Science Institute Latham, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.61 miles | $9,500 | 164 | 94% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Russell Sage College Troy, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 6.84 miles | $38,164 | 2,790 | 56% | 10 to 1 | $13,240 | 53.3% | - |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 7.60 miles | $64,078 | 7,040 | 84% | 14 to 1 | $64,054 | 63.5% | 1,450 |
| Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 8.17 miles | $15,358 | 129 | 50% | 7 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Modern Welding School Schenectady, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.44 miles | $18,100 | 58 | 94% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Belanger School of Nursing Schenectady, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 11.17 miles | $12,247 | 162 | 100% | 4 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Union College Schenectady, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 12.40 miles | $69,039 | 2,065 | 80% | 9 to 1 | - | 43.9% | 1,390 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady Schenectady, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.50 miles | $18,800 | 87 | 94% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.80 miles | $8,974 | 3,490 | 32% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 28.43 miles | $17,558 | 10,469 | 41% | 17 to 1 | $24,368 | - | - |
| Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.50 miles | $11,328 | 1,694 | 20% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 29.79 miles | $67,140 | 2,704 | 83% | 8 to 1 | - | 21.1% | 1,390 |
| Average | - | $27,094 | 38,483 | 65% | 14 to 1 | $34,750 | 67.1% | 1,230 |