- Founded in 1958, Maria College is one of 16 colleges and universities in the United States sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The private, co-educational, Catholic college in Albany serves approximately 800 students in a variety of degree and certificate programs including liberal arts, healthcare management, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, and health and occupational sciences. Maria College prepares students for meaningful careers in healthcare and service so they can make a difference in the lives of others.
School Highlights
Maria College of Albany serves 722 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,130
- Acceptance Rate: 44%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Maria College of Albany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Maria College of Albany
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1958
Total Faculty
60 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Maria College of Albany has declined by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Maria College of Albany diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
722 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
190 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
532 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
673 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
49 students
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
532 students
495 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
21 students
28 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
19%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
50%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
36%
40%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$63,018
$47,075
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $11,130 is less than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,130
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
89%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
44%
83%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
SAT Total Avg.
1,269
1,469
SAT Reading
419
475
SAT Math
440
507
SAT Writing
410
487
ACT Total Avg.
20
21
ACT Composite
20
21
Sports
School Mascot
Monarch Butterfly
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1958, Maria College is one of 16 colleges and universities in the United States sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The private, co-educational, Catholic college in Albany serves approximately 800 students in a variety of degree and certificate programs including liberal arts, healthcare management, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, and health and occupational sciences. Maria College prepares students for meaningful careers in healthcare and service so they can make a difference in the lives of others.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Maria College of Albany cost?
Maria College of Albany's private state tuition is approximately $11,130.
What schools are Maria College of Albany often compared to?
Maria College of Albanyis often viewed alongside schools like CUNY Kingsborough Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Maria College of Albany?
The acceptance rate of Maria College of Albany is 44%, which is lower than the state average of 83%. Maria College of Albany's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Maria College of Albany's ranking?
Maria College of Albany ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Maria College of Albany located?
Maria College of Albany is located in the Buckingham Lake neighborhood of Albany, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Buckingham Lake.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Maria College of Albany is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus (1.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
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Private for-profit
855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $11,205 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Private not-for-profit
1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 437-1802
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 437-1802
2.8 miles
Enrollment: 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $16,424 Minority enrollment: 76%
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Private not-for-profit
714 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 525-6850
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 525-6850
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Enrollment: 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $10,575 Minority enrollment: 55%
80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 629-4822
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 629-4822
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Enrollment: 9,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $5,964 Out-state tuition: $10,764 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Private not-for-profit
1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy, NY 12065
(518) 268-5130
Troy, NY 12065
(518) 268-5130
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