Albany, New York · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
SUNY - University at Albany
SUNY - University at Albany is a public institution in Albany, New York. The listed annual cost before aid is about $48,380. It reports aid for 56.3% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$48,380Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
56.3%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$7,168An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
69.867%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
951-1000 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Most first-year applicants are SAT/ACT optional; academic merit review is test-blind
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- Not listed
- EBRW middle 50%
- Not listed
- SAT submitted
- 1%
Most first-year and international applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT. UAlbany is test-blind for academic merit scholarships; home-school and Guaranteed Entrance Program applicants have separate score requirements. English evidence still applies where required.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 70
- TOEFL iBT new scale
- 4
- IELTS
- 6
- PTE
- 50
- Duolingo
- 95
- SAT EBRW
- 400
- ACT English/Reading
- 19
Published minimums include TOEFL iBT 70 or new-scale 4, paper TOEFL 523, IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, Duolingo 95, SAT EBRW 400 with Reading 22, ACT English and Reading 19, Cambridge B2, AS/A Level English, or IB Higher Level English 4. Native-English applicants and students who attended U.S. high school do not need a score.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
No named scholarship confirmed
Missing does not mean unavailable. Search the college's official undergraduate scholarships and international financial-aid pages.
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What this information means
Model the complete four-year cost
A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
56.3% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 8.2°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
SUNY - University at Albany is a public institution located in Albany, New York. The campus setting is city: midsize and it is a L (10K-20K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $51,414 per year, approximately 56% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $7,168. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 70%. An important note: -