Colleges · Albany
Colleges in Albany, NY
Albany is home to 7 colleges with about 20,615 students on campus. The largest is University at Albany, the most selective Maria College of Albany (admits 44%). 9 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
7degree-granting, in Albany
Students on campus
20,615fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University at Albany15,251 on campus
Most selective
Maria College of Albanyadmits 44% of applicants
Lowest net price
Maria College of Albany$13,082 a year after aid
Every college
All 7 colleges in Albany
University at AlbanyUniversity or college · Public · 15,251 on campus
69%admitted$17knet price61%graduate$68kearnings
The College of Saint RoseUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 2,329 on campus
Openadmitted—net price—graduate—earnings
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 875 on campus
53%admitted$30knet price68%graduate$131kearnings
Albany Medical CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 756 on campus
Openadmitted—net price—graduate—earnings
Maria College of AlbanyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 701 on campus
44%admitted$13knet price30%graduate$55kearnings
Albany Law SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 578 on campus
Openadmitted—net price—graduate—earnings
St. Peter's Hospital College of NursingCommunity college · Private nonprofit · 125 on campus
100%admitted—net price—graduate$63kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Albany: Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus, Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Albany
12 more colleges are within 30 miles of Albany.
Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Colonie2.3 mi224 studentsSiena CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Colonie4.3 mi3,611 studentsHudson Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Troy6.2 mi7,760 studentsRussell Sage CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Troy6.8 mi1,852 studentsRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Troy7.6 mi7,024 studentsSamaritan Hospital School of NursingCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Troy8.2 mi132 studentsBelanger School of NursingCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Schenectady11.2 mi132 studentsUnion CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Schenectady12.4 mi2,082 studentsSchenectady County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Schenectady12.8 mi3,438 studentsBerkshire Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pittsfield28.4 mi1,222 students
2 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Albany. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.