University at Albany, State University of New York SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UAlbany’s 69% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many qualified students, so your goal is to look comfortably above the middle of the pool. With an average entering GPA of 3.70, strong grades matter; if you submit scores, aim near the top of the range, around 1310 SAT or 30 ACT.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University at Albany, State University of New York facts and stats
University at Albany, State University of New York enrolls about 12,666 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. UAlbany has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 64% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Albany, NY
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Key University at Albany, State University of New York application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
February 1
Financial Aid Priority
January 29
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional UAlbany, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if you want another chance to improve your score or superscore. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is the last fall sitting you should count on having scores arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
UAlbany, a public university in the America East Conference, lists in-state tuition at $7,070 and out-of-state tuition at $27,460. About 73% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is January 29.
For out-of-state students, UAlbany’s tuition is $27,460, with room and board adding $16,423; in-state tuition is $7,070. Aid is common, with 73% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $14,572. Merit awards average $2,226, so they may help but usually do not cover a large share of costs. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,939.
Student life at University at Albany, State University of New York
55% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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