Maria College of Albany
Tel:
5188612517
- 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 837 students (23% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Maria College of Albany is one of 5 community colleges within Albany County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Maria College of Albany is New School of Radio and Television (1.6 miles away).
Top Placements (New York)
Listed among the top 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 declined by 16% over five years.
| Maria College of Albany | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 50 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 837 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 194 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 643 students | 538 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| % Black | 10% | 17% |
| % White | 70% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 29% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,000 | $35,300 |
Source: 2016 (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 New School of Radio and Television (1.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- New School of Radio and TelevisionPrivate, for profit65 students | 1.60 Mi7 Harriman Campus Road
Albany, NY 12206
(518)438-7682 1.6065 - Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusPrivate, for profit748 students | 1.90 Mi855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)786-0855 1.90748 - Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate, for profit500 students | 2.80 Mi1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518)437-1802 2.80500 - Memorial School of NursingPrivate, non-profit131 students | 3.20 Mi600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518)471-3260 3.20131 - 11,640 students | 6.90 Mi80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
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