Maria College of Albany Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
903

Full + Part time Students
1:8

Faculty to Student Ratio
28%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Maria College is a non-profit, independent, private, co-educational institution founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy. Each year, Maria College serves nearly 1,000 students from across the Capital Region in its Day, Evening and Weekend College divisions and offers a variety of Associate's Degree and Certificate programs. The campus is comprised of three buildings located in the heart of the City of Albany. A student/faculty ratio of 14:1 ensures personal attention and meaningful interaction with staff.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	198
Part-Time Undergraduate	705
Transfer Students	254
Programs	12 Programs
Courses	217 Courses
Transfer Agreements	5 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	226 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,520
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,520
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	72%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,610
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	56%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$3,550

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

For Financial Aid complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@mariacollege.edu.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Of 183 graduates, 61% transferred in credit from other colleges.
Credit For Life Experience:

The guidelines for obtaining life experience credits are available from the Office of the Academic Dean.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA for nursing applicants is 2.30.
Official Transcripts:

Arrange for an official transcript of your record (high school, college) to be sent directly to the Admissions Office at the above address.
SAT Scores:

If not included on your high school transcript, submit official scores for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-1), New SAT or American College Testing (ACT).
Letters of Recommendation:

One letter of recommendation is required.
Essay:

Autobiographical essay e-mailed to admissions@mariacollege.edu.
Application Fee:

$35 nonrefundable fee.
Interview:

An interview will be scheduled when all of the forms and the application have been received.
Apply Here:

http://mariacollege.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Credit will be given if a grade of “C” or better has been earned (at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale).
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of one year of credit toward a degree may be granted. 36 credit hours must be completed at Maria to earn your degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Maria College Transfer Credit.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

Number of Transferring:

78% of transfers students went to private colleges, 22% went to public.
Transfer Agreements:

Maria College has transfer agreements, for graduates of selected curricula, with the following institutions: The College of Saint Rose, Drexel University, Russell Sage College, Sage Colleges, Utica College.