Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Acceptance
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private research university in Albany, New York, enrolling about 481 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 52.69% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $131,426 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,475
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,882 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 52.69% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 481 98.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 21.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 61.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1252
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 544
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,292
- Room & Board: $12,500 annual estimate
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: what the data shows
Common questions about Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is located in Albany, NY (ZIP 12208-3492).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences public or private?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences cost?
Published tuition: $41,475.
Average net price after aid: $29,882.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,404 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,566 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,395 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,067 |
| $110,001+ | $33,753 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $165,900.
How hard is it to get into Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Admission rate: 52.69%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1252 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Total enrollment: 481 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 544 students.
Graduate enrollment: 375 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
150%-time completion rate: 67.54%.
First-year retention: 85.8%.
What do graduates of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn?
Median earnings: $112,685 six years after entry; $131,426 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,500.
28.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Pharmacy (124 completions)
- 05.1201 (84 completions)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (21 completions)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (19 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (17 completions)
- Public Health, General (14 completions)
- Microbiology and Immunology (9 completions)
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 52.69%; completion rate 67.54%; median earnings $131,426 at 10 years; net price $29,882. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$41,475
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was $41,475.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,882
2024 Value
In 2024 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,882.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$119,528 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,882 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$165,900 4-Year Tuition
$12,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$54,975 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$219,900 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,900 | $28,900 | $29,630 |
| 2014 | $30,131 | $30,131 | $30,901 |
| 2015 | $31,081 | $31,081 | $31,053 |
| 2016 | $31,981 | $31,981 | $29,502 |
| 2017 | $33,621 | $33,621 | $29,761 |
| 2018 | $35,105 | $35,105 | $29,438 |
| 2019 | $36,745 | $36,745 | $29,116 |
| 2020 | $36,745 | $36,745 | $29,799 |
| 2021 | $37,115 | $37,115 | $26,073 |
| 2022 | $38,225 | $38,225 | $28,572 |
| 2023 | $40,375 | $40,375 | $26,027 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52.69% Acceptance Rate
2,292 Total Applicants
1,354 Students Admitted
134 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.90% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1252
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reported total enrollment of about 481 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.9%), Asian (20.8%), and Black or African American (10.8%). About 28.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 21.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2024 is 481 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 544 students. Graduate enrollment is about 375 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.69% 100% Completion Time
67.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.69% of students graduating from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Pharmacy: 35% male / 65% female
- 05.1201: 32% male / 68% female
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Return on Investment
$25,500 Median Student Debt
$131,426 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
999.54% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Pharmacy: 124 completions
2. 05.1201: 84 completions
3. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 21 completions
4. Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist: 19 completions
5. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 17 completions
6. Public Health, General: 14 completions
7. Microbiology and Immunology: 9 completions
8. Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,066
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,471
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private non-profit institution located in Albany, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Pharmacy, 05.1201, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. Enrollment is approximately 481 students. Student body composition includes White (49.9%), Asian (20.8%), Black or African American (10.8%). The admission rate is 52.69%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1252. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.54%. Approximately 28.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 21.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Albany, NY 12208-3492
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates report median earnings of $131,426 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences located?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is located in Albany, NY.
What is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 52.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,292 applicants and 1,354 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences cost?
Reported tuition is $41,475 and average net price is $29,882 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 544 students, White (49.9%), Asian (20.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
About 21.7% of students at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reports midpoint SAT about 1252 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn?
Median earnings are $112,685 six years after entry and $131,426 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,500.
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences public or private?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in Albany, NY.
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences an HBCU?
No. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences a tribal college?
No. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New York college costs
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- Albany, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.