Colleges in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County is a county in New York. According to Census data, the population is 65,273 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Schenectady County, New York. In addition, there are 26 colleges located within 30 miles from Schenectady County.
By school type, there are one public and four private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Schenectady County, New York is $23,565 for New York residents and $25,432 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 43.92% and the average SAT score is 1,390. A total of 5,862 students enrolled in schools in Schenectady County, New York, of which 410 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Schenectady County, New York
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Schenectady County and 22 schools near Schenectady County, New York ordered by distance from Schenectady 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 Schenectady County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belanger School of Nursing Schenectady, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.60 miles | $12,247 | 162 | 100% | 4 to 1 | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady Schenectady, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.04 miles | $18,800 | 87 | 94% | 8 to 1 | - | - |
| Union College Schenectady, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.08 miles | $69,039 | 2,065 | 80% | 9 to 1 | 43.9% | 1,390 |
| Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 1.40 miles | $8,974 | 3,490 | 32% | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Modern Welding School Schenectady, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.03 miles | $18,100 | 58 | 94% | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program Albany, NY Public, Less than 2 years valid | 6.59 miles | $23,500 | 187 | 74% | 30 to 1 | - | - |
| Aesthetic Science Institute Latham, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 7.30 miles | $9,500 | 164 | 94% | 16 to 1 | - | - |
| Excelsior University Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 7.47 miles | - | 12,941 | - | 21 to 1 | - | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 9.37 miles | $18,999 | 249 | 29% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| University at Albany Albany, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 9.64 miles | $30,991 | 17,560 | 61% | 16 to 1 | 69.1% | - |
| Siena University Loudonville, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 10.65 miles | $45,805 | 3,720 | 75% | 12 to 1 | 69.0% | 1,220 |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Albany, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.98 miles | $15,865 | 369 | 37% | 12 to 1 | - | - |
| Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology Albany, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.48 miles | $15,600 | 56 | 77% | 10 to 1 | - | - |
| St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing Albany, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 11.69 miles | $15,358 | 123 | 100% | 6 to 1 | 100.0% | - |
| Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 11.75 miles | $18,740 | 722 | 30% | 6 to 1 | 44.5% | - |
| The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 11.94 miles | $37,452 | 2,538 | 51% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| Albany Medical College Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 12.81 miles | $28,695 | 814 | - | - | - | - |
| Albany Law School Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 12.91 miles | $60,946 | 670 | - | - | - | - |
| Russell Sage College Troy, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 12.94 miles | $38,164 | 2,790 | 56% | 10 to 1 | 53.3% | - |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 12.95 miles | $41,125 | 908 | 68% | 10 to 1 | 52.7% | 1,240 |
| Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 13.42 miles | $15,358 | 129 | 50% | 7 to 1 | 100.0% | - |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 13.69 miles | $64,078 | 7,040 | 84% | 14 to 1 | 63.5% | 1,450 |
| SUNY-System Office Albany, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 14.00 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 14.39 miles | $11,852 | 9,227 | 35% | 19 to 1 | - | - |
| Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 20.38 miles | $17,558 | 10,469 | 41% | 17 to 1 | - | - |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 21.61 miles | $67,140 | 2,704 | 83% | 8 to 1 | 21.1% | 1,390 |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College Johnstown, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 22.55 miles | $6,798 | 1,865 | 40% | 23 to 1 | - | - |
| Average | - | $25,432 | 5,862 | 80% | 10 to 1 | 43.9% | 1,390 |