Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University at Albany
Albany, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,408
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,998
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,182
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,444
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,590
Net price (after aid)$18,486
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,066
$30k – $48k$15,895
$48k – $75k$19,850
$75k – $110k$20,811
$110k+$25,009
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$67,979
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.5×Graduates earn about 3.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans52%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Need-based aid friendly
42% above avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$68k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.4k
Out-of-state
$29k
Net price
$18.5k
Pell
42%
above avg
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$68k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
939 - 1156
ACT range
17 - 25
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Albany, NY 12222
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (30)
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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About University at Albany
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- Where is University at Albany located?
- University at Albany is located in Albany, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University at Albany?
- University at Albany is a public university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University at Albany?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University at Albany is approximately 70%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University at Albany?
- University at Albany's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,408 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University at Albany?
- University at Albany reports total enrollment of approximately 16,790 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University at Albany?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University at Albany.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of University at Albany are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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