University at Albany

Albany, New York

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1844Midsize citySEVP certified

About

The State University of New York at Albany (also known as University at Albany, UAlbany, or SUNY Albany) is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and the most senior (oldest) by date of founding. In 2024, the university enrolled 17,567 students in nine schools and colleges, which offer over 50 undergraduate majors and over 150 graduate degree programs. Portions of the campus extend into Guilderland, and the health sciences campus is located in neighboring Rensselaer, New York. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". UAlbany is home to the New York State Writers Institute.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$32,091
Estimated total for international students: US$51,586
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$10,881
Total cost for in-state students: US$30,376

Net price calculatoralbany.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 12,564
Graduate students: 4,894
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 69%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 63%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$72,751

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (223)

Bachelor's degrees69 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsArea StudiesAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClimate ScienceClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, OtherElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman BiologyInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs

Master's degrees73 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHistoryHomeland SecurityInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMaterials SciencesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees42 subjects

AnthropologyAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionPublic Health

Undergraduate certificates3 subjects

English Language and Literature/Letters, OtherGeography and CartographyManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduate certificates33 subjects

Applied MathematicsArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionDemographyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyHistoryHomeland SecurityInternational and Comparative EducationLibrary Science and AdministrationLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsNanotechnologyPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.