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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Start: 2026-06-05T11:00:00
Location: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany, New York 12208-3492

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private institution in Albany with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1280, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 509 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $131,426 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,027.

Established

1881

Mascot

Panther

Type

Private

Division

Division II

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59%Acceptance

1280SAT Avg

509Students

10:1Student:Faculty

69%Grad Rate

$131,426Earnings 10yr

$26,027Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1280

Reading & WritingMid: 640

560680

MathMid: 640

560700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30

2833

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

29%

First-generation

22%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,375

Room & Board$12,280

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$52,317

Average Net Price$26,027

Median Debt at Graduation$25,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,549

$30–48K$23,891

$48–75K$22,173

$75–110K$23,715

$110K+$30,708

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

12.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency 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

Student-faculty ratio

10:1

Programs (11)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

509

Gender Split

62% / 38%

Women / Men

First Generation

22%

Pell Grant Recipients

29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Black 10%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 19%

Two+ 8%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.8%

Freshman Retention85.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$112,685

10 Years$131,426

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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Varsity Sports — Panthers

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History & Fun Facts

•History On June 12, 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy was founded as the nation's 14th pharmacy program.
•In April 2025, it was announced that Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences would merge with Russell Sage College in a gradual process that is planned to be completed by Fall 2027.

Source: Wikipedia