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Campus & Student Life at University at Albany

Home to about 13,182 undergraduates in 2020, UAlbany is a large, public university located in Albany, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UAlbany offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAlbany can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAlbany Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAlbany Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UAlbany. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UAlbany Disability Services.

UAlbany for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAlbany does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our UAlbany for Veterans Guide.

UAlbany offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UAlbany does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University at Albany

UAlbany offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University at Albany

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University at Albany

UAlbany has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,182 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,203 (92.6%). Part-time attendance was 979 (7.4%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
12,20397913,182

University at Albany is Ranked #476 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAlbany receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UAlbany #476 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at University at Albany

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UAlbany by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAlbany Diversity Guide.

University at Albany Competes in the NCAA

UAlbany has a total of 582 student athletes, 338 men and 244 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$14,638,810
Total Expenses (all teams)$14,638,810
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University at Albany Athletics

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