University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public · 12,564 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,112 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,062 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,923 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,037 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,085 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,167 |
Sticker tuition: $10,866 in-state, $31,256 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $67,979
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences15%
Business14%
Computer Science13%
Psychology9%
Criminal Justice9%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Communications & Media6%
Education5%
English & Literature2%
History2%
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