More selective than 54% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University at Albany over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University at Albany admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University at Albany compared with other New York colleges?
University at Albany has the 65th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Daemen University | 68% | 59% | $18,693 |
| 62 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | 68% | — | — |
| 63 | Ithaca College | 69% | 76% | $33,926 |
| 64 | Siena College | 69% | 75% | $33,733 |
| 65 | University at Albany | 69% | 61% | $17,167 |
| 66 | Hartwick College | 70% | 53% | $31,320 |
| 67 | SUNY Oneonta | 70% | 69% | $19,158 |
| 68 | Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas | 70% | 74% | $22,870 |
| 69 | Roberts Wesleyan University | 71% | 67% | $23,130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at University at Albany
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University at Albany admissions questions
What is the University at Albany acceptance rate?
University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 21,477 of 30,740 applicants were admitted.
Does University at Albany require the SAT or ACT?
University at Albany considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at University at Albany?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,836 of 21,477).
Is University at Albany getting harder to get into?
University at Albany accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University at Albany overview