University at Albany
SUNY at Albany
Albany, New York 12222
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University at Albany is a public institution in Albany with particular strength in business and computer science.
A large campus of 12.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,979 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,486.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History New York State Normal College on Western Avenue in 1909 The University at Albany was an independent state-supported teachers' college for most of its history until SUNY was formed in 1948.
- •The institution began as the New York State Normal School (or Albany Normal School) on May 7, 1844, by a vote of the State Legislature.
- •A new campus—today, UAlbany's Downtown Campus—was built in 1909 on a site of 4.
- •By 1913, the institution was home to 590 students and 44 faculty members, offered a master's degree for the first time, and bore a new name—the New York State College for Teachers at Albany.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,059
Academics
Programs (212)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
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
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
93
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + city premium
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