6 colleges · New York
Colleges in Albany, NY
Albany, New York has 6 colleges in our data: 3 four-year and 3 two-year. The largest is University at Albany with 12,564 undergraduates.
Colleges 6Undergrads 25,614Most selective Maria College of Albany (45%)Lowest net price $18,266
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 481 undergrads
- Admit
- 53%
- Net price
- $28,425
- Grad rate
- 29%
Excelsior UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 11,550 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- n/a
- Grad rate
- n/a
University at AlbanyPublic 4-year · 12,564 undergrads
- Admit
- 69%
- Net price
- $18,266
- Grad rate
- 63%
Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate nonprofit 2-year · 240 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $13,963
- Complete
- 27%
Maria College of AlbanyPrivate nonprofit 2-year · 656 undergrads
- Admit
- 45%
- Net price
- $20,375
- Complete
- 38%
St. Peter's Hospital College of NursingPrivate nonprofit 2-year · 123 undergrads
- Admit
- 100%
- Net price
- $17,243
- Complete
- n/a
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAlbany, NY | Private nonprofit 4-year | 481 | 53% | $28,425 | 29% | $128,214 |
| Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NY | Private nonprofit 4-year | 11,550 | Open | n/a | n/a | $81,471 |
| University at AlbanyAlbany, NY | Public 4-year | 12,564 | 69% | $18,266 | 63% | $72,751 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyAlbany, NY | Private nonprofit 2-year | 240 | Open | $13,963 | 27% | $37,469 |
| Maria College of AlbanyAlbany, NY | Private nonprofit 2-year | 656 | 45% | $20,375 | 38% | $63,018 |
| St. Peter's Hospital College of NursingAlbany, NY | Private nonprofit 2-year | 123 | 100% | $17,243 | n/a | $83,862 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Albany?
6 colleges in Albany, New York mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 3 four-year and 3 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Albany?
University at Albany, with an average net price of $18,266 a year after grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.