Albany , New York , United States
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For over 175 years, our students and faculty have tackled the day’s biggest challenges, answered our most pressing questions, and solved society’s most vexing problems.
We are, and always have been, fueled by a unique mix of academic excellence, internationally recognized research and a profound sense of purpose.
At UAlbany, you'll author your own success by doing the things that matter.
The University at Albany has a rich history dating back more than 175 years.
In 1844, a "normal school" was founded in Albany to train teachers for a rapidly growing population. For nearly 50 years, the Normal School provided a two-year education to students from across the state.
By 1890, the evolving school system in New York required a new approach to teacher training. The Normal School gradually made changes: a four-year program, new curricula, new faculty and new standards for student enrollment.
In 1914, the institution officially became known as the New York State College for Teachers — one year after the figure of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, first appeared on the University seal. The New York State College for Teachers focused exclusively on training secondary school teachers, within the context of a liberal arts curriculum. Over the years, the College attracted a strong faculty with a majority holding doctoral degrees.
By 1962, the College had earned national distinction and the State University of New York system of higher education underwent a rapid expansion in response to rising needs. The College joined the system as one of four University Centers and became a broad-based public research institution.
Today, the University at Albany is a major public research university where over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students collaborate with top-ranked faculty to conduct major research and scholarship in a wide range of disciplines.
50+
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
18:1
STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
1,200+
WORLD CLASS FACULTY
300+
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
150+
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
R1
CARNEGIE RANKED
9
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
18
NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS
THE Ranking::
501
QS Ranking::
771
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
14000 USD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
N/A
Average Annual PG Fee:
25935 USD
Application Fee:
N/A