SUNY at Albany

Introduction

The State University of New York (SUNY) is a 64-campus system with a total enrollment of more than 413,000. The University at Albany is the oldest SUNY school, with locations in and around the city of Albany serving more than 17,000 students and occupying nearly 600 acres of land. There are nearly a thousand faculty members on staff.

Information Summary

Ranks 55th in New York and 528th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 86.3
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $26,734
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 27 / 1260
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 22 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 81% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students) 17,944

History

The university has been in existence since it was founded as the New York State Normal School in 1844. The SUNY system was officially founded in 1948 when 29 different colleges statewide were consolidated into a single university system.

The mission statement for the university as a whole states that, “The mission of the state university system shall be to provide to the people of New York educational services of the highest quality, with the broadest possible access, fully representative of all segments of the population in a complete range of academic, professional and vocational postsecondary programs including such additional activities in pursuit of these objectives as are necessary or customary.”

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Academics

There are ten colleges and schools on the Albany campus. They include:

  • College of Arts and Sciences With 23 departments, 56 majors, and 17 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest on campus. A large number of research centers operate out of this college, including such unique programs as the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, the Institute of Biomolecular Stereodynamics, and the New York Latino Research and Resources Network. Graduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences include a Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Regional Planning, Doctor of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy.
  • College of Computing and Information One of the newest colleges on campus, the College of Computing and Information supports educational research and programs through a series of private and public partnerships. Departments of the college include Infomatics, Information Studies, and Computer Science.
  • Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy Degree programs through the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy span a range of public policy and information. Academic strengths in the college include research centers in Women in Government and Civil Society, International Development, Legislative Development, and more.
  • School of Business First founded in 1970, the School of Business offers Bachelor of Science degrees in finance, management, technology, and information technology management fields. It also includes a specialized honors program in Financial Analysis. The School of Business has a particularly strong graduate school and welcomes students from around the world in their MBA programs.
  • College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Home to the New York State Center of Excellence in Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics, the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is considered to be one of the very best nanoscience schools in the world. Students have the opportunity to work with supercomputer facilities among scientists from the largest and most influential nanotech corporations in the world.
  • School of Criminal Justice Founded in the 1960’s, this school has been so influential that Ph.D. programs across the country study the “Albany model”. Interactions among criminal justice systems, societal reactions to crime, and other sociological considerations figure prominently in the education here.
  • School of Education One of the largest sections of the university, the School of Education offers more than 30 graduate degree programs through the following departments: Educational and Counseling Psychology, Education Theory and Practice, Educational Administration, and Reading. Students assist in providing services to dozens of regional school districts. There are, however, no bachelor’s programs at the School of Education.
  • School of Public Health There are also no bachelor’s programs at the School of Public Health. Graduate degrees include a Masters of Public Health, a Masters of Science and a Ph.D. The four departments within the school at Epidemiology & Statistics; Biomedical Sciences; Environmental Health Sciences; and Management & Behavior.
  • School of Social Welfare Considered one of the best social work schools in the nation, the School of Social Welfare is home to the Center for Excellence in Aging Services, the Social Work Education Consortium, and the Child Welfare, Drug Abuse, and Intergenerational Risk Research Center. The school offers bachelor, masters, and Ph.D. programs in a wide range of specialities.
  • The Honors College Students pursuing bachelor degrees who excel in academics may apply for The Honors College. Enrollees take classes from a specialized curriculum across many subjects in conjunction with a small group of fellow students. A number of social and educational opportunities are facilitated by the college outside of the classroom as well.

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Admissions

Specific admissions requirements to a SUNY campus vary with the campus and with the program. The doctoral granting institutions, including Albany, are the most selective, with the SAT scores for the middle 50% generally over 1100 and high school grades for the middle 50% in the B+ range. The university uses a common application with the other schools in the SUNY system.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and employment. 75% of the students in the system receive some form of financial aid. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line.

Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.

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Students

The campus is residential, with a rich student life. The independent student newspaper is known as the Albany Student Press and serves not only the student body, but the surrounding community as well. The culture of the campus puts a strong emphasis on sustainability, cultural exchange, and community service. School colors are purple and gold.

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Athletics

The athletics department competes in the NCAA Division I in a large number of sports. Teams are known as the Great Danes. In addition to university-funded teams, there is also a Student Association-funded competitive crew team and recreational rugby, hockey, fencing, and more.

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