Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University at Albany is a public institution in Albany with particular strength in business and computer science.
A large campus of 12.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,979 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,486.
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University at Albany Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,059
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
93
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (212)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
- •83% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History New York State Normal College on Western Avenue in 1909 The University at Albany was an independent state-supported teachers' college for most of its history until SUNY was formed in 1948.
- •The institution began as the New York State Normal School (or Albany Normal School) on May 7, 1844, by a vote of the State Legislature.
- •A new campus—today, UAlbany's Downtown Campus—was built in 1909 on a site of 4.
- •By 1913, the institution was home to 590 students and 44 faculty members, offered a master's degree for the first time, and bore a new name—the New York State College for Teachers at Albany.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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