# Russell Sage College

Private nonprofit college in Troy, NY. IPEDS ID 195128.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/russell-sage-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/russell-sage-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 53% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,917 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 38% of NY colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,316; beats 48% of NY colleges and 65% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,662 |
| 30-48k | $41,141 |
| 48-75k | $21,326 |
| 75-110k | $24,302 |
| 110k+ | $26,526 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (59% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,316 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,662 | $27,381 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $41,141 | $169,090 | 7.1 years |
| 48-75k | $21,326 | $87,650 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,302 | $99,881 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,526 | $109,022 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $50,607
- Tuition and fees: $38,164
- Housing and meals: $13,791; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,655 applicants, 1,261 admitted, 190 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 53%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (32 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,302 | $89,836 | $27,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | not reported | $70,329 | $26,750 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | $68,647 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $37,953 | $58,753 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $55,125 | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | $27,436 | $54,363 | $26,865 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $35,294 | $51,485 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | $51,080 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $37,821 | $50,446 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $99,970 (Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY), $109,440 (NY), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $83,690 (Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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