- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,165 a year (2022–23)
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University at Albany reported an acceptance rate of 69% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University at Albany reviews each application.
University at Albany GPA requirements
University at 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 University at Albany hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University at Albany acceptance rate
University at Albany admitted 22,416 of 32,442 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University at Albany (formerly SUNY at Albany) is a public 4-year university in Albany, New York, with 12,666 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University at 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. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University at Albany didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University at 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,165 a year at University at 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
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for University at Albany?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University at Albany admitted 69% 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.
What is the acceptance rate at University at Albany?
University at Albany's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 22,416 of 32,442 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into University at Albany?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University at Albany admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does University at Albany look for?
University at 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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does University at Albany require the SAT or ACT?
No. University at Albany is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at University at Albany?
A lot: University at Albany requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University at Albany ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. University at Albany doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University at Albany look at legacy status?
No. University at Albany doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University at Albany give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University at Albany awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does University at Albany cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,165 a year at University at Albany in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check University at Albany's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University at 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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