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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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
https://admissions.albany.edu/portal/campusvisit
Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Address
https://admissions.albany.edu/register/info
1400 Washington Avene
Albany, NY 12222
1400 Washington Avene
Albany, NY 12222
Phone
518-442-5435
Email
campusvisit@albany.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Campus Center with bookstore, cafes, and lounges
SEFCU Arena
Science Library /Main Library
Performing Arts Center
University Art Museum
SEFCU Arena
Science Library /Main Library
Performing Arts Center
University Art Museum
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Crossgates Mall/ Colonie Center Mall
Adirondacks, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountains
New York State Capitol and Plaza
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
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.
Adirondacks, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountains
New York State Capitol and Plaza
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
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.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 5 PM
518-442-5435
9 AM - 5 PM
518-442-5435
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 AM, 12 PM, 2PM
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 AM, 12 PM, 2PM
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://ualbanysports.com/staff-directory
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Adirondack Trailways has a stop on campus. Local taxi and Uber are options. Albany International Airport is 12 minutes away. The Amtrack Station is 17 minutes away.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the South: I-87 (Thruway) to Exit 24; I-90 East to Exit 2; cross Washington Avenue onto campus and turn left, you are now on University Drive.
From the West: I-90 (Thruway) to Exit 24; I-90 East to Exit 2; cross Washington Avenue onto campus and turn left, you are now on University Drive.
From the North: I-87 (Northway) to Exit 1; I-90 East to Exit 2; cross Washington Avenue onto campus and turn left, you are now on University Drive.
From the East: I-90 West to Exit 2; left onto Fuller Road; left onto Washington Avenue; first right onto campus and turn left, you are now on University Drive.
From Albany International Airport: Exit the airport onto Albany-Shaker RD; Follow signs to I-87; Turn right onto I-87 South; I-87 to Exit 1; I-90 East to Exit 2; cross Washington Avenue onto campus and turn left, you are now on University Drive.
Local Accommodations
Accommodations in Albany include: Best Western Sovereign Hotel (1228 Western Ave., 518-489-2981); Courtyard by Marriott (1455 Washington Ave., 518-435-1600); CrestHill Suites (1415 Washington Ave., 518-454-0007); Days Inn (1230 Western Ave., 518-489-4423); Extended StayAmerica (1395 Washington Ave., 518-446-0680); Fairfield Inn by Marriott (1383 Washington Ave., 518-435-1800); Hilton Garden Inn (1389 Washington Ave., 518-453-1300); Holiday Inn Express (1422 Western Ave., 518-438-0001); Red Carpet Inn (1385 Washington Ave., 518-462-5562); TownePlace Suites by Marriott (1379 Washington Ave., 518-435-1900).
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Admissions
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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.?
Overview
Applicants: 30,724
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 90.40
GPA Breakdown
31%
4.0
13%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 670
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 670
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1140 - 1230
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 29
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Regular — July 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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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.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
1,282
with Terminal Degree
923
684
Men
598
Women
420
Minority
88
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
-
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.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Molecular Biochemistry.
Molecular Biology.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Investments and Securities.
Marketing, Other.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
-
EDUCATION.
Computer Teacher Education.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
-
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Instrumentation Technology/Technician.
Nanotechnology.
-
ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
-
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.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Homeland Security.
-
LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Music.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work, Other.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Economics, Other.
Geography, Other.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Students Say
Students at the State University of New York-University at Albany have access to what they consider an "unmatched lineup of degree programs, world-class faculty, and amazing support." Of particular note is how well UAlbany communicates with students, from advisors who "are on top of students about registering and obtaining classes" to the "many different groups and support systems for all types of students." All of these teams-of both students and staff-"are dedicated to making sure everyone feels like they belong and has something to do or someplace to go that they enjoy."
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."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Lisa Lillian ?87
Founder and President, Hungry-Girl.com
Monte S. Lipman '86
President, Universal Republic Records
Gregory Maguire B.A. '76
best-selling author of Wicked: Life &Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Awkwafina (Nora Lum) '11
actress
Hamdi Ulukaya
CEO of Chobani (Yogurt)
Frances Allen
computer pioneer, 2006 Turing Award
Omar M. Yaghi
2018 Chemistry Wolf Prize
Academic Rating
74/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
https://www.albany.edu/cost-aid
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
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.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 12
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,783
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,690
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,183
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,652
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$12,541
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,070
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$25,660
Required Fees
$3,398
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,000
Transportation for Commuters
$1,100
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,034
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
NYS residents are encouraged to complete the NYS Grants and Scholarship and Excelsior Scholarship applications online at www.hesc.ny.gov
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
80/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
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.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
12,190
Foreign Countries Represented
84
Demographics
9.81%
Asian
23.47%
Black
19.17%
Hispanic
38.75%
Caucasian
1.29%
Unknown
3.12%
International
54% female
46% male
4% are out of state
95% are full time
5% are part time
Students Say
"Diversity is not just respected but it is honored and appreciated" among the "inquisitive and hard-working" population of UAlbany, who find that it "enriches academic discourse, fosters cultural understanding, and prepares students for a globalized world." There are multiple resources for various student groups on campus, "like the women's resource center, the interfaith center, the multicultural resource center, and the gender and sexuality resource center," furthering an environment where "every individual has a safe space to truly express themselves to their fullest extent." If there's one understandably typical trait, it's that there are "a lot of people from all over the state of New York." Students are highly active and "spend time outside of class studying but always leave room for some fun"; you can "always see other students participating in bake sales, fundraisers, events, and displaying school spirit at sports games or in everyday campus life." On the whole, students present "a strong welcoming ambiance" and "there are always events going on hosted by students to engage with peers."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
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.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
41%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
79/99
First-Year Students living on campus
92%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
91/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
International Student
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
One of the best things about this "very social school" is that "there is always something to do and truly never a dull moment." The "beautiful campus that's easy to get around" is great, as it gives individuals or the many people with "big friend groups they spend their time with" (or the organizations they're involved with) plenty of places to work or hang, or to "go to the gym or sporting events, play volleyball, basketball, or soccer at the outdoor courts." Over the weekend, students add that "nightlife is a very big thing at the school," as are visits to the state capital of Albany, which "is huge and there are so many different places to go and explore (coffee shops, tons of street festivals and flea markets, art shows, lots of food options)." Explorative students also call out "all the historical places nearby," not to mention opportunities for winter skiing and snowboarding in the Adirondacks.
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Resource Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Carolyn Malloch, Director
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
210
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
14
2% join a fraternity
3% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Great Danes)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Great Danes)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Pride Alliance, URL
https://www.albany.edu/lgbt/38100.php
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Sustainability
95/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
36%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
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/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
90
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
DELL, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Available for all students;
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Other trainings description:
https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2020-5-questions-dolores-cimini
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Additional groups:
Many programs
Please provide details on specific trainings:
UAlbany has designed online training programs to help faculty, staff and students understand the warning signs for distress and risk factors that may lead to suicide, share resources and demonstrate how to talk to students in distress. The course is offered on Blackboard and takes less than one hour. (Email dcimini@albany.edu for details).
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
Peer Assistance Hotline at 518-442-5777. The hotline is available during the fall and spring semesters, with the following schedule: Monday through Thursday: 1 p.m. to midnight.
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
CAPS is available at 518-442-5800 or consultation@albany.edu to request a consultation. If it's an urgent situation, call 518-442-5800, then ask to speak to a psychologist and let us know it's urgent. After hours, select Option 2 to speak to a mental health professional.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Yes
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Other
Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
