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Suny at Albany
- 1400 Washington Avenue
- Albany, NY 12222
- OPEID College Code: 00283500
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- General Phone: (518) 442-3300
- Provost and Executive Vice President: Susan V. Herbst
- Website: www.albany.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 17,684

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,967 | 9,722 | 18,689 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,000 (56%) | 5,436 (56%) | 10,436 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,216 (24%) | 1,207 (22%) | 2,423 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,364 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | 368 | 15% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 28% | 54% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,749 | $3,909 | $2,639 | $4,449 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 95 | 96 | 96 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,337 | 4,246 | 3,439 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,018 | $5,939 | $5,887 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,278 | $12,199 | $12,147 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,032 | $8,604 | $8,050 |
| Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,706 | $1,672 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,800 | $17,249 | $16,609 |
| Out of State | $24,060 | $23,509 | $22,869 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,018 | $6,939 | $6,887 |
| Out of State | $13,278 | $13,199 | $13,147 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,018 | $6,939 | $6,887 |
| Out of State | $13,278 | $13,199 | $13,147 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,684 Undergraduate: 12,748 Graduate: 4,936
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,314 Female: 9,370
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,432 Female: 6,316
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,882 Female: 3,054
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,352 Part-Time: 3,332
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,959 Part-Time: 789
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,393 Part-Time: 2,543
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 966 | 5% |
| American Indian | 40 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,409 | 8% |
| Asian | 857 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,114 | 6% |
| White | 10,585 | 60% |
| Unknown | 2,713 | 15% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 44 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,636 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,168 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,296 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,021 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 906 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 587 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 648 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 362 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.06% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,002 | 2,259 | 743 |
| Faculty Status | 1,132 | 664 | 468 |
| Tenured Faculty | 414 | 403 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 909 | - | 909 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,100 | 662 | 438 |
| Primarily Research | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Primarily Public Service | 15 | 4 | 11 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 124 | 120 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 894 | 696 | 198 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 884 | 781 | 103 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 379 | 310 | 69 |
| Skilled Crafts | 132 | 132 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 338 | 321 | 17 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,441 (631) | $89,925 (403) | $71,981 (228) |
| Professor | $110,865 (212) | $111,904 (174) | $106,109 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $77,702 (201) | $78,935 (126) | $75,632 (75) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,933 (185) | $67,234 (91) | $60,737 (94) |
| Lecturer | $51,586 (33) | $58,705 (12) | $47,519 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,191 (6) | $84,795 (3) | $97,587 (3) |
| Professor | $105,349 (3) | $94,693 (2) | $126,662 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $93,299 (1) | - (-) | $93,299 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,800 (1) | - (-) | $72,800 (1) |
| Lecturer | $65,000 (1) | $65,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,358 (637) | $89,773 (406) | $72,083 (231) |
| Professor | $110,521 (215) | $111,513 (176) | $106,045 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $77,695 (202) | $78,935 (126) | $75,641 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,910 (186) | $67,234 (91) | $60,725 (95) |
| Lecturer | $51,633 (34) | $58,280 (13) | $47,519 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,636,645 | $1,654,050 | $1,982,595 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 572 | 330 | 242 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 462 | 265 | 197 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Field Hocky | 18 | - | 18 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Golf | 6 | - | 6 |
| Lacrosse | 74 | 45 | 29 |
| Soccer | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 103 | 53 | 50 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 103 | 55 | 48 |
| Cross Country | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $91,261 | $50,927 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $29,681 | $20,047 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 105 | 52 | 53 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 41% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 65% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 64% |
| Unknown | 70% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 69 | 41 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 47 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 7 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 38 | 34 |
| Arson | 7 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 7 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 33 | 27 |
| Arson | 7 | 3 |
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