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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

59%

Acceptance

1280

SAT Avg

509

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

69%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$131,426

Earnings 10yr

$26,027

Avg Net Price

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Varsity Sports — Panthers

Basketball

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

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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.

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Typical Application Requirements

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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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.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

29%

First-generation

22%

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

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

10:1

Programs (11)

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.

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

134 mi(232 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

140 mi(243 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

200 mi(347 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ALBAlbany7 mi

BDLHartford Bradley75 mi

SWFNew York Stewart81 mi

Distance to Cities

Albany, NY1 mi

~2 min drive

Hartford, CT83 mi

~2h 24m drive

Syracuse, NY123 mi

~3h 33m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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SAT Score Ranges

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

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Academics

Programs (11)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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