- Acceptance rate: 44% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,290 a year (2022–23)
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Maria College of Albany reported an acceptance rate of 44% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Maria College of Albany reviews each application.
Maria College of Albany GPA requirements
Maria College of Albany requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Maria College of Albany hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Maria College of Albany acceptance rate
Maria College of Albany admitted 145 of 326 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 44%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Maria College of Albany is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Albany, New York, with 673 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Maria College of Albany looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Maria College of Albany didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Maria College of Albany awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,290 a year at Maria College of Albany in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Maria College of Albany with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Maria College of Albany admitted 44% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Maria College of Albany?
A lot: Maria College of Albany requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Maria College of Albany look for?
Maria College of Albany requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Maria College of Albany require the SAT or ACT?
Check Maria College of Albany's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Maria College of Albany was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How hard is it to get into Maria College of Albany?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Maria College of Albany admitted 44% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Maria College of Albany accept?
Maria College of Albany's acceptance rate was 44% for fall 2024: it admitted 145 of 326 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What do students pay at Maria College of Albany after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,290 a year at Maria College of Albany in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Maria College of Albany require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Maria College of Albany doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Maria College of Albany give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Maria College of Albany awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Maria College of Albany if a parent went there?
No. Maria College of Albany doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Maria College of Albany's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Maria College of AlbanyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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