Colleges in Albany, New York
Albany is a city in New York. According to Census data, the population is 586,383 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, sixteen colleges are active for serving college programs in Albany, New York. In addition, there are 26 colleges located within 30 miles from Albany.
By school type, there are three public and thirteen private schools. By school level, there are nine 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and five less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Fourteen schools offer undergraduate programs and eight schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Albany, New York is $19,360 for New York residents and $22,265 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 72.59% and the average SAT score is 1,155. A total of 39,671 students enrolled in schools in Albany, New York, of which 17,739 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Albany, New York
The following table lists 16 colleges located in Albany and 11 schools near Albany, New York ordered by distance from Albany. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Albany | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 0.63 miles | $37,452 | 2,786 | 55% | 14 to 1 | $16,542 | 73.0% | - |
| Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 0.71 miles | $17,680 | 805 | 35% | 12 to 1 | $24,883 | 60.9% | 1,040 |
| St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing Albany, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.72 miles | $14,756 | 121 | 100% | 6 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology Albany, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.89 miles | $15,600 | 59 | 80% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Albany, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.12 miles | $15,865 | 365 | 33% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Albany Medical College Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.39 miles | - | 837 | - | - | $29,117 | - | - |
| Albany Law School Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.48 miles | - | 643 | - | - | $57,671 | - | - |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.49 miles | $40,025 | 930 | 61% | 8 to 1 | $46,125 | 59.0% | 1,270 |
| University at Albany Albany, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 1.87 miles | $28,998 | 16,658 | 65% | 17 to 1 | $25,875 | 70.0% | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 2.27 miles | $18,768 | 296 | 33% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| SUNY-System Office Albany, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 2.81 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Excelsior University Albany, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 4.24 miles | - | 15,833 | - | 23 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Siena College Loudonville, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 4.25 miles | $43,630 | 3,648 | 76% | 13 to 1 | $26,194 | 71.0% | 1,230 |
| Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program Albany, NY Public, Less than 2 years valid | 5.58 miles | $23,500 | 170 | 78% | 30 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 6.21 miles | $11,750 | 9,140 | 29% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aesthetic Science Institute Latham, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.61 miles | $9,500 | 138 | 91% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Russell Sage College Troy, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 6.84 miles | $36,756 | 2,159 | 68% | 10 to 1 | $13,240 | 76.0% | - |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 7.60 miles | $61,884 | 6,968 | 83% | 12 to 1 | $61,873 | 58.0% | 1,410 |
| Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 8.17 miles | $14,671 | 127 | 33% | 7 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Modern Welding School Schenectady, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.44 miles | $18,100 | 66 | 96% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Belanger School of Nursing Schenectady, NY Private, 2-4 years valid | 11.17 miles | $11,928 | 141 | 100% | 3 to 1 | - | 82.8% | - |
| Union College Schenectady, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 12.40 miles | $66,456 | 2,107 | 84% | 9 to 1 | - | 44.0% | 1,400 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady Schenectady, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.50 miles | $18,800 | 100 | 72% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 12.80 miles | $8,636 | 3,657 | 27% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 28.43 miles | $17,540 | 9,407 | 24% | 17 to 1 | $24,350 | - | - |
| Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.50 miles | $11,228 | 1,367 | 16% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 29.79 miles | $64,880 | 2,758 | 84% | 8 to 1 | - | 23.0% | 1,370 |
| Average | - | $22,265 | 39,671 | 60% | 14 to 1 | $33,369 | 72.6% | 1,155 |