• Undergraduate Admissions

    The University at Albany is home to dreamers and achievers – just like you.

Get on the Path to Greatness

Take your next step at the University at Albany and you’ll be on your way, gaining knowledge, hands-on experiences and diverse perspectives that will help you unleash your potential.

Here you’ll benefit from the resources of a large university in an environment that fosters personal growth, a proven combination that makes you the author of your own success.

 

17:1

Student-faculty ratio

12,600+

Undergraduate students

100+

Nations represented by students and faculty

Top 15%

Best Universities for a Bachelor’s Degree
-Payscale’s College Salary Report

Why Choose UAlbany

Whatever you’re looking for in a college experience, you’ll find a world of possibilities at UAlbany.

 

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The Smartest Investment You’ll Ever Make

At UAlbany, we believe a world-class education should be accessible to anyone—regardless of your financial situation. We’ll work with you to make college affordable for you while delivering the high-value education you need for your future.

Costs 2024-25

NYS Resident Tuition: $7,070 
Out-of State Tuition: $25,660 
Room, Board & Fees: $16,034 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

95% of students receive need-based aid and/or merit scholarships with an average financial aid package of $11,849. Learn about Financial Aid.

Live Your Best Life

 

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Health and Wellness

At UAlbany, student health and well-being are a top priority. You’ll find an array of mental, emotional and physical health resources here, including our brand-new recreation center, The Well.

View our Health & Well-being Resources

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Living-Learning Communities

Find your people by living and taking classes with other incoming students who share your personal interests, passions or intended academic major.

Explore Living-Learning Communities

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Student Life

UAlbany’s campus is bustling with opportunities for you to get involved. Join one of our 250+ clubs and organizations, cheer on our 18 NCAA Division I teams, run for Student Association office, and so much more.

Learn about Student Life

Campus at a Glance


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Great Things are Ahead

As you take strides toward your future, UAlbany’s career preparedness resources can help open doors and provide tools for navigating the competitive job market.

94%

of UAlbany students have a job or have started graduate school within six months of graduation

150+

companies recruit UAlbany grads

190,000

members in our alumni network

“This school helped shape who I am as a person today, from developing my passions, making new friends to even find new hobbies. UAlbany will quickly become your second home and the Great Danes will be your new community.”

 

Robert Mornan
Computer Systems Analyst, State of New York Unified Court System, Division of Technology
BS Computer Science ‘21

Robert Mornan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University Hall 112

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States

Phone
Fax
518-437-3617
Office Hours

Appointments: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

Phones: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday