Acceptance rate
69.1%
SUNY at Albany
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
SUNY at Albany is a public university in Albany, NY with 16,658 students and a 69% acceptance rate. It admits students scoring between 1120–1320 on the SAT. The school's strongest programs are in Business & Marketing, Social Sciences, and Computer Science. Graduates earn a median of $67,979 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $19,500 at graduation.
Enrollment
16,658
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
61%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1120 – 1320
ACT (composite)
22 – 31
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$11,112
family income
$30–48k
$14,062
family income
$48–75k
$17,923
family income
$75–110k
$20,037
family income
$110k+
$24,085
family income
44% receive Pell grants
51% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields SUNY at Albany graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
15.3%
Social Sciences
14.4%
Computer Science
10.5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
10.3%
Psychology
10.1%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$67,979
Earnings (6 yr)
$51,380
Completion
61%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$19,500
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY at Albany?
SUNY at Albany has an acceptance rate of 69.1%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Albany?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1320 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–31.
How much does SUNY at Albany actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,112 per year, rising to $24,085 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into SUNY at Albany?
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