Maria College of Albany

700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208

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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%.

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

The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Maria College of Albany	(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools	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

The student population of Maria College of Albany has grown by 8% 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 grown by 34% over five years.

Total Enrollment	912 students	1,492 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	18:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	243 students	823 students

# Part-Time Students	669 students	669 students


% Asian	5%	7%

% Hispanic	6%	23%

% Black	12%	19%

% White	54%	41%

% Hawaiian	-	-

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Non Resident races	2%	2%
% Unknown races	19%	6%

Diversity Score	0.65	0.73

College Completion Rate	29%	28%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$43,000	$35,200

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

Out-State Tuition Fees	$11,130	$10,539

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$20,000	$12,935

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	40%	75%

SAT Total Avg.	1,269	1,465
SAT Reading	419	475

SAT Math	440	505

SAT Writing	410	485

ACT Total Avg.	20	22
ACT Composite	20	22

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Maria College of Albany is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus (1.8 miles away).