Maria College of Albany
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(518) 438-3111
- 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 Placements
Maria College of Albany places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Maria College of Albany | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 50 staff | 88 staff |
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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusPrivate for-profit422 students | 1.80 Mi855 Central Ave
Albany,  NY  12206
(518) 786-0855 1.80422 - Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate for-profit419 students | 2.80 Mi1259 Central Ave
Albany,  NY  12205
(518) 437-0000000 2.80419 - Memorial College of NursingPrivate not-for-profit114 students | 3.20 Mi600 Northern Blvd
Albany,  NY  12204
(518) 471-3260 3.20114 - 10,896 students | 7.00 Mi80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy,  NY  12180
(518) 629-4822 7.0010,896 - Samaritan Hospital School of NursingPrivate not-for-profit130 students | 8.90 Mi1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy,  NY  12065
(518) 268-5130 8.90130
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