University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public · 12,564 undergrads
- Admit rate: 69.1% (30,740 applicants)
- Undergraduates: 12,564 (3.6% international)
- Average net price: $17,167 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 61% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Early Action: Nov. 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027
Editor's notes
- Apply this month. UAlbany's application is free through Oct. 19, and Early Action by Nov. 15 guarantees a decision by the end of December with no commitment. Waiting until February only costs you time.
- Think twice before sending scores. UAlbany itself recommends applying without them unless they beat your grades, merit scholarships ignore them, and asking for them to count can slow your decision. The CDS rates rigor, GPA and character 'Very important,' so your transcript and the way you come across in your application carry this file.
