Maria College Of Albany
School Notes Overview:
Maria College is an independent, two-year college offering Associate degree programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Accounting, Management, Legal Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Systems, Liberal Arts, General Studies, and Research Technologist. Also offered are Certificate programs in Gerontology, Bereavement Studies, and Teaching Assistant, and Licensed Practical Nurse. Its curriculum is grounded in the humanities, seeking to instill in its graduates respect for the dignity of each person and the ability to transform learned skills into caring service. The ideal of "service to others" is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition and the ideals of the Sisters of Mercy who founded the college. The intent of the College is to deliver these programs with high academic standards and convenient scheduling formats for students of any age who will benefit from small classes and a warm, encouraging environment....
School Overview:
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| County | Albany County, NY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 204 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 599 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 803 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 87% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,007 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 75% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,752 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 87% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,688 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- In the years since its founding in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy, the communities of the Capital Region have come to depend upon Maria College and the skills and services of its graduates. The College annually serves nearly 1000 students in Day, Evening, and Weekend College divisions, permitting it to maintain a 14:1 student/faculty ratio in non-lecture instructional settings.
- In the 45 years since its founding by the Sisters of Mercy, Maria College has become a respected educational resource in the Capital District. While emphasizing traditional classroom and laboratory instruction, it has also been a pioneer in the design of unique degree programs and the development of flexible scheduling options, so that even the non-traditional student - so often excluded from the attainment of educational goals by age, family responsibilities, or work schedules - has come to depend upon the availability of a Maria education.
- The campus encompasses three buildings housing its educational facilities: the Administration/Classroom Building, containing a working library and Media Center with the latest computer technology; a Campus Preschool and Kindergarten, serving as a model teaching laboratory for students in Early Childhood Education; and historic Marian Hall, renovated as a premier clinical teaching facility for its degree programs in the health care field.
- Maria College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Near By Schools:
- Bryant And Stratton College-albany - 536 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Mildred Elley School - 427 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
- Hudson Valley Community College - 12,787 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Samaritan Hospital School Of Nursing - 120 students - 8.6 mi. away - view location
- Ellis Hospital School Of Nursing - 142 students - 12.5 mi. away - view location
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