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Maria College of Albany
Maria College of Albany admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Maria College of Albany, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Maria College of Albany sits in Albany proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
55.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 656 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 33.3% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 965 and 1095 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Maria College of Albany's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Maria College of Albany received 256 applications and admitted 156 (60.9%), with 46 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 965–1095 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Maria College of Albany's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 510 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 530 | 560 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Maria College of Albany compares
| Maria College of Albany | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 44.5% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,740 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,458 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
At $55,458, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($60,236). Look at Maria College of Albany's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $18,740 regardless of where you're from. At Maria College of Albany, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 656 — Maria College of Albany is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Maria College of Albany students — 30% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Maria College of Albany?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 965–1095 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 44.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Maria College of Albany's acceptance rate?
60.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 156 admitted from 256 applicants.
How much does Maria College of Albany cost?
At Maria College of Albany, published tuition is $18,740 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Maria College of Albany's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Maria College of Albany graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,458 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New York
- Marist University — 56.5% admitted
- Manhattan School of Music — 40.8% admitted
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America — 48.6% admitted
- Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater — 53.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.