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Transfer-Profile

SUNY at Albany

Albany, New York
  • Public
    4 year
  • 12.9K
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:20
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 11%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $13.2K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Strategically located in the state capital of New York, the UAlbany is an internationally recognized public research institution that brings "The World Within Reach" to nearly 18,000 students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The varied perspectives and life experiences of a student body and faculty that represent more than 100 nations provide a diversity that enriches learning at UAlbany. Students choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors and 120-plus graduate programs. Many of these programs are nationally ranked, among them criminal justice, information technology, public administration, social welfare and sociology. UAlbany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ranks number one in the world.
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Overview

Total Faculty 583
Full-Time Undergraduate 12,064
Part-Time Undergraduate 814
Application Acceptance Rate 51%
Transfer Students 1,383
Programs 140 Programs
Courses 2,430 Courses
Transfer Agreements 292 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 3,501 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $7,525
Out-of-State Tuition $15,335
Books and Supplies $1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 60%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,647
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 58%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,508
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    UAlbany offers a variety of financial aid options including loans, grants, scholarships and work study. For assistance, call (518) 442-3202 or visit Ask UAlbany, the UAlbany virtual advisor.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall July 1
Spring December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Most programs at UAlbany require a minimum 2.5 overall GPA, but several programs require a higher GPA and/or specific entrance requirements for transfer students.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Transfer applicants must submit official transcripts from any college or university attended. If you've completed fewer than 24 credits, you'll also need to submit an official high school transcript.
  • SAT Scores:
    If you've completed fewer than 24 transferable credits, UAlbany requires your submit your SAT or ACT scores.
  • Essay:
    You must complete the Personal Statement portion of the application.
  • Application Fee:
    There is no fee to apply at UAlbany.
  • Interview:
    A personal interview is not required.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Courses are accepted for transfer credit provided that a grade of C or higher was achieved and the individual course is parallel to a course offered at the University at Albany.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    The maximum number of 90 transfer credits from two-year colleges, four-year colleges or a combination of colleges, may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree requirements.
  • Transfer Policy Document:

SUNY at Albany

Address:
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
United States
Main Phone:
(518) 442-3300
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions
518-442-5435
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Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.