At the University at Albany, you'll find top-ranked academic programs, immersive hands-on experiences and diverse perspectives, ready to help you unleash your potential and become the better-world builder you've always wanted to be.
UAlbany has a rich history dating back more than 180 years, starting as a "normal school" founded to train teachers. We evolved over time with new curricula and four-year programs, eventually transforming into a major public research university.
Today, the University at Albany is one of four University Centers in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. As a Research 1 institution dedicated to future-facing programing, we provide our 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students with ample opportunities to work alongside top-ranked faculty in scholarship and major research pursuits across a wide range of disciplines. In fact, at UAlbany interdisciplinary collaboration and research in the interest of the public good are common pursuits for most of our students.
While UAlbany offers the resources of a large university with Research 1 status, we're also known for our close-knit, nurturing community—a proven combination that helps our students be the author of their own success.
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1400 Washington Avene
Albany, NY 12222
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Adirondacks, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountains
New York State Capitol and Plaza
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New York State Museum
The Capital Region is a great college community. It's home to 20 colleges and some 65,000 students. The MVP Arena in downtown Albany hosts American Hockey League, WWE events, NCAA basketball East Regional playoffs, arena football, and concerts by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, and Old Dominion Downtown Albany is also the place to be for plays and musical performances or a visit to the New York State Museum. In less than two hours you can be downhill skiing on some of the best slopes in the Adirondacks, the Berkshires, the Green Mountains or the Catskills.
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Ready to Become one of the Greats?
To apply to UAlbany, students must complete the Common or SUNY Application and submit the required documents, including official high school transcript, personal essay and one teacher/counselor letter of recommendation. SAT and ACT tests are optional. Regular Admission is the traditional option for first-year applicants and occurs on a rolling basis.
Deadlines
The deadline for priority consideration is February 1. Completed applicants are guaranteed an admissions decision by the end of March. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis. Enrollment deposit due May 1.?
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Early Action — November 15
Regular — July 1
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Academic Programs
While UAlbany offers a variety of traditional bachelor's, master's and PhD programs, we also provide a range of other programs. Students interested in fields that require advanced study as part of the career path can enroll in pre-professional programs, including pre-law, pre-health and teacher preparation pathways. We also offer combined bachelor's and master's programs, in which students can complete both degrees in less time. For students looking to earn their degree remotely, we offer fully online degree programs, including nine bachelor's and over 45 graduate programs.
Interdisciplinary learning is a hallmark of UAlbany academics. Students at all levels can take part in learning and research in multiple disciplines that helps develop their critical thinking and prepares them for real-world challenges they will encounter in their future careers.
For highly motivated undergraduate students from any major, the Honors College offers the chance to allow their own curiosity to be a driving force in their learning and find answers to the questions that are important to them. These students develop their reasoning and analytical skills in small, interdisciplinary seminar courses and, in their final year, work with a mentor to design a unique project that makes a meaningful contribution to the world.
Majors and Degrees Offered
UAlbany has 9 schools and colleges and offers 55+ undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Undergraduate degrees offered are Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts; graduate degrees include a range of master's degrees, graduate certificates and PhDs. Students have a wide range of disciplines available to them, including arts and sciences, business, engineering, computer science, education, political science, public health, social welfare and more.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
Caribbean Studies.
Chinese Studies.
East Asian Studies.
French Studies.
Japanese Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Russian Studies.
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Molecular Biochemistry.
Molecular Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Investments and Securities.
Marketing, Other.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Computer Teacher Education.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician.
Nanotechnology.
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ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other.
Linguistics.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Homeland Security.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Music.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Economics, Other.
Geography, Other.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Students Say
Faculty use "methods that cause us to think outside the box" and offer up "personal stories and experiences [they] themselves have had, showing real time research they are working on and how it has made an impact, and what future careers you can hold with your interests." They offer "quick responses to issues regarding work, but a kind and empathetic approach during bad times." According to one student, they are "so passionate about their course material, which made learning exciting and interactive." The school's reputation and location and "the incredible networking and relations UAlbany has with hiring businesses...makes it relatively easy to get an internship or job after graduation." From start to finish, enrollees admire that "the school is about being there for the students."
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2024-2025 Tuition Rates
I–S
Tuition: 7,070
R&B: 16,423
Fees: 3,631
Total: 27,124
O–O–S
Tuition: 27,460
R&B: 16,423
Fees: 3,631
Total: 47,514
Financial Aid
At UAlbany, we believe a world-class education should be accessible to and affordable for all. As a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, tuition and fees at UAlbany are among the nation's lowest and most competitive, while also providing exceptional academics, research, faculty and career prep. It's hard to find a better educational value.
About 95% of students receive need-based aid and/or merit scholarships and the average financial aid package (need-based only) is $11,849.?All accepted students are automatically considered for UAlbany merit scholarships.
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NYS residents are encouraged to complete the NYS Grants and Scholarship and Excelsior Scholarship applications online at www.hesc.ny.gov
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UAlbany students have more than 250 clubs and organizations to choose from, with a wide range of interests and affiliations represented. More than 60 of these are identity-based groups, and over 22 of them are identity-based Greek Life organizations or fraternities and sororities. Students will also find clubs focused on public service, religion, recreation, pre-professional interests, culture, arts, academics, media, politics and more.
And whether you are an athlete yourself or simply enjoy watching sports and cheering on fellow Great Danes, UAlbany has 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams, 30 Club Sports teams and over 20 Intramural Sports activities each year.
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Location
The University at Albany is located in the heart of New York State's capital region. We have three distinct campuses: the Uptown Campus, Downtown Campus and Health Sciences Campus.
The Uptown Campus is our main campus and hub of student activity, situated on more than 500 acres on the northwest edge of Albany. It has all the benefits of a suburban setting, like abundant green space and quiet, while also having easy access to the urban perks of Albany, including top-notch performing arts venues, festivals, city parks, restaurants and more.
The Downtown Campus is a few miles away from the Uptown Campus, and its classic Gregorian-style buildings acted as UAlbany's main campus until the 1960s. Recently renovated, today it houses the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, the School of Criminal Justice, the School of Social Welfare, and ?the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering. The Health Sciences campus sits on a former pharmaceutical complex a few miles away in Rensselaer, NY, one of the region's booming bioscience research and high-tech centers. It's home to the School of Public Health and its research facilities and a long-standing, highly collaborative partnership with the New York State Department of Health.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Facilities at the University at Albany offer students modern amenities and state-of-the-art features across living, learning and recreation.
Over the past decade, the Uptown Campus has experienced significant updates and new construction, adding new science and art facilities, administration buildings and wellness facilities. Athletics facilities have also recently experienced facelifts, including our basketball arena, the Broadview Center, which was totally revamped in 2023.
You can find updated and expanded spaces on the UAlbany downtown campus as well. In May 2024 we opened the doors to the newly renovated home of the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, allowing for expanded programming in engineering, computer science and more.
Some other highlights include:
- The Albany NanoTech Complex, one of the most advanced nanotechnology facilities of its kind in North America, where our students participate in real–world research and other hands–on experiences.
- ETEC, UAlbany's newest state–of–the–art and environmentally sustainable facility, is a hub for innovation, scholarship, applied research and commercial development designed to foster cross–disciplinary collaborations to confront complex problems.
- The Massry School of Business building, which opened in the fall of 2013, was awarded a LEED gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
- New York State Mesonet, the nation's most advanced and largest early warning weather detection network, resides on UAlbany's Uptown Campus and provides unprecedented research and learning opportunities to students.
- The Well, a new recreation and wellness center at Colonial Quad, includes a spinning room, cardio space, functional fitness suite, meditation room, mat room and more.
- A new and expanded Esports arena, set to debut Fall 2024
- A new makerspace, equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering irons and a variety of other tools and hardware, is available to all students to create, invent and learn.
Off-Campus Opportunities
UAlbany's location in the Capital District offers a great advantage when it comes to internships, experiential learning, community service, outdoor recreation and easy access to major cities in the Northeastern U.S. Albany is home to the third-largest seat of government in the U.S., ideal for those interested in gaining experience in fields related to government, law, politics and social justice. The Capital District also has a robust business and tech scene. Our students are placed in a range of internship, research and other opportunities across business disciplines as well as computer science, engineering, nanotechnology, and more. Both U.S. and international study abroad programs offer students even more opportunities to learn and spread their wings, with 120+ study abroad programs in 80+ countries to choose from.
The University at Albany places a high value on giving back to the community, and our students complete thousands of hours of service in the Capital District every year. Our 20+ service-based student organizations, with missions ranging from early childhood education to cancer awareness, give students ample opportunities to get involved. Many of the other 250+ student organizations on campus also engage in service projects throughout the year.
Centrally located in the Northeastern U.S., and at the heart of the Empire State, Albany is a perfect homebase for exploring all-season outdoor recreation as well as other cities—New York City, Boston and Montreal are each about a three-hour drive away and easily accessible by bus or train. Hiking, biking, snow sports and more are plentiful in the near-by Adirondack, Catskill and Berkshire mountains.
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Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Outdoor
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Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/