University at Albany admits 69% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).
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Can I get into University at Albany?
69% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
32,442 applied, 22,416 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University at Albany cost?
$18,266 a year in-state
Out of state: about $39,476 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $30,376.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$12,868
$30,000–$48,000
$14,111
$48,000–$75,000
$18,712
$75,000–$110,000
$21,948
over $110,000
$25,804
Sticker, in-state
$30,376
In-state, with aid
$18,266
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $32,091 a year, against $10,881 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $21,210 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does University at Albany need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University at Albany's fall 2027 rule yet. University at Albany didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Albany, NY.
83%
of first-years come back for year two.
57%
finish in four years. 64% within six.
$72.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.
Questions people ask
What is University at Albany's acceptance rate?
69% for fall 2024: 22,416 of 32,442 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
How much does University at Albany cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,712 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $30,376.
How much does University at Albany cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University at Albany is $32,091 a year, against $10,881 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $18,266 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $21,210 tuition gap gives about $39,476 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University at Albany's graduation rate?
64% of students finish within six years and 57% within four (IPEDS).
