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University at Albany Computer Science Programs

University at Albany is a public institution located in Albany, NY. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

University at Albany Rankings

SUNY at Albany appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#32 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#88 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#373 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University at Albany?

Contact information for SUNY at Albany are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
Phone:	5184423300
Website:	www.albany.edu/
Admissions:	www.albany.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.albany.edu/cost-aid

How Do I Get Into SUNY at Albany?

You can apply to SUNY at Albany online at: www.albany.edu/admissions

SUNY at Albany is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SUNY at Albany

These are the things SUNY at Albany looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into SUNY at Albany?

SUNY at Albany maintains an acceptance rate of 69%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at SUNY at Albany are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	14,364	9,572	67%
Women	18,070	12,841	71%

Can I Afford University at Albany?

The average net price after aid at SUNY at Albany is $18,486. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,070
In-State Fees	$3,531
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,460
Out-of-State Fees	$3,531
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,601
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,991

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at SUNY at Albany receive some form of financial aid (2,832 students).

Nearly 85% of students at SUNY at Albany receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,246 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,990.

Student Loan Debt

51% of SUNY at Albany undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,278 per year.

University at Albany Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,987 students enrolled at SUNY at Albany. SUNY at Albany is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,100 undergraduate students at SUNY at Albany, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University at Albany undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,234
Black or African American	2,904
Hispanic	2,371
White	4,416
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	484
Non-Resident	435

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SUNY at Albany break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	2,563
New Jersey	44
Pennsylvania	18
Massachusetts	15
Connecticut	12

Additionally, approximately 3.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University at Albany Graduate Student Diversity

4,690 of SUNY at Albany’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SUNY at Albany, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University at Albany graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	234
Black or African American	332
Hispanic	351
White	2,218
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	117
Non-Resident	1,299

Online Learning at University at Albany

SUNY at Albany provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

5,901 undergraduate students at SUNY at Albany took at least one online class — of those, 689 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,133 students took at least one online class and 1,252 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University at Albany

Below are the computer science programs are offered at SUNY at Albany, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	100	121	4	225
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	89	42	—	138
Computer and Information Sciences, General	117	—	—	117
Information Science/Studies	—	106	5	111

Academic Programs at University at Albany

SUNY at Albany offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SUNY at Albany maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.