Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Russell Sage College is a private institution in Troy with particular strength in health sciences and psychology.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,316 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,027.
Established
1916
Motto
Esse Scire Facere"To Be. To Know. To Do."
Mascot
Sage Gator
Type
Private
Conference
NCAA's Division III Empire 8 Conference
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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76%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,075Students
10:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$58,316Earnings 10yr
$23,027Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$36,756
Room & Board$13,791
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$50,986
Average Net Price$23,027
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$15,692
$30–48K$16,863
$48–75K$22,393
$75–110K$27,639
$110K+$29,668
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,027
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (58)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,075
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 59%
Black 12%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate65.7%
Freshman Retention74.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$51,139
8 Years$52,727
10 Years$58,316
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,100
Men
$51,700
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
150Very High
Estimated from NY state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
137 mi(237 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
140 mi(243 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
206 mi(357 min)