Maria College of Albany

700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
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Maria College of Albany Photo #1 - Learning takes place inside and outside classrooms with frequent professor and student interactions.
Maria College of Albany Photo #2 - Unique areas for students to study, socialize and relax on this historic campus.
Maria College of Albany Photo #3 - Beautiful, award-winning historic campus with the lowest tuition of any private college in the region.
Maria College of Albany Photo #4 - Accessible faculty dedicated to helping students achieve success.
Maria College of Albany Photo #5 - The upstairs student lounge offers great campus views in an inviting and reflective setting.
Maria College of Albany Photo #6 - Students collaborate on study breaks in lounge areas designed for comfort and idea exchange.
Maria College of Albany Photo #7 - High standards of academic integrity are achieved with small classes, hands on learning, passionate teaching and interactive lectures.
Maria College of Albany Photo #8 - Engagement in course material to maximize knowledge transfer is a key priority.
Maria College of Albany Photo #9 - Modern student housing available near campus.
  • 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 912 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Top Rankings

Maria College of Albany ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
Maria College of Albany(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions SchoolsAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty50 staff88 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Maria College of Albany has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Maria College of Albany diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment912 students1,492 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:125:1
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# Full-Time Students243 students823 students
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# Part-Time Students669 students669 students
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% Asian
5%
7%
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% Hispanic
6%
23%
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% Black
12%
19%
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% White
54%
41%
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% Hawaiian		--
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
19%
6%
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Diversity Score0.650.73
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College Completion Rate
29%
28%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$43,000$35,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $11,130 is more than the state average of $5,858. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,130 is more than the state average of $10,539. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$11,130$5,858
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Out-State Tuition Fees$11,130$10,539
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$12,935
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate40%75%
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SAT Total Avg.1,2691,465
SAT Reading419475
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SAT Math440505
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SAT Writing410485
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ACT Total Avg.2022
ACT Composite2022
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

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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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 912 students
  • In-state tuition: $11,130
  • Out-state tuition: $11,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 40%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
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