Maria College of Albany
Maria College of Albany is a private two-year college in Albany, New York, enrolling about 656 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $18,740 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,740
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,082 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 44.48% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 656 21.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.00%
- Average SAT Score: 1040
Maria College of Albany: what the data shows
Common questions about Maria College of Albany, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Maria College of Albany?
Maria College of Albany is located in Albany, NY (ZIP 12208).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Maria College of Albany public or private?
Maria College of Albany is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Maria College of Albany cost?
Published tuition: $18,740.
Average net price after aid: $13,082.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,733 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,791 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,870 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,423 |
| $110,001+ | $16,138 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $74,960.
How hard is it to get into Maria College of Albany?
Admission rate: 44.48%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1040.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Maria College of Albany?
Total enrollment: 656 students.
About 21% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Maria College of Albany?
150%-time completion rate: 30.00%.
First-year retention: 33.3%.
What do graduates of Maria College of Albany earn?
Median earnings: $53,357 six years after entry; $55,458 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,528.
55.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Maria College of Albany known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (263 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (149 completions)
- Medical Assistant (60 completions)
- CIP 510803 (17 completions)
- CIP 512306 (17 completions)
- General Psychology (8 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (7 completions)
- CIP 240102 (4 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Maria College of Albany a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 44.48%; completion rate 30.00%; median earnings $55,458 at 10 years; net price $13,082. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$18,740
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Maria College of Albany was $18,740.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,082
2024 Value
In 2024 Maria College of Albany had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,082.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,328 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,082 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$74,960 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Maria College of Albany.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
84.50% 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 Maria College of Albany 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 Maria College of Albany 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 | $11,130 | $11,130 | $12,893 |
| 2014 | $12,050 | $12,050 | $7,308 |
| 2015 | $13,340 | $13,340 | $10,177 |
| 2016 | $14,210 | $14,210 | $12,663 |
| 2017 | $14,610 | $14,610 | $10,019 |
| 2018 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $17,944 |
| 2019 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $12,995 |
| 2020 | $15,610 | $15,610 | $13,716 |
| 2021 | $16,035 | $16,035 | $17,443 |
| 2022 | $16,510 | $16,510 | $20,744 |
| 2023 | $17,680 | $17,680 | $16,055 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44.48% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1040
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
21.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Maria College of Albany in 2024 is 656 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
33.3%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.57% 100% Completion Time
30.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.57% of students graduating from Maria College of Albany completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Maria College of Albany.
Return on Investment
$20,528 Median Student Debt
$55,458 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
959.82% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Maria College of Albany.
Top Programs by Completions
9 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 149 completions
Medical Assistant: 60 completions
CIP 51.0803: 17 completions
CIP 51.2306: 17 completions
General Psychology: 8 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 7 completions
CIP 24.0102: 4 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 263 completions
Most popular programs at Maria College of Albany.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Maria College of Albany graduates.
About
Maria College of Albany is a private non-profit institution located in Albany, NY, offering 9 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 656 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 44.48%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1040. The institution maintains a 30.00% graduation rate. Approximately 55.76% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Albany, NY 12208
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.00% graduation rate at Maria College of Albany falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Maria College of Albany cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $18,740 and average net price is $13,082 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Maria College of Albany?
The admission rate is 44.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Maria College of Albany?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Maria College of Albany reports midpoint SAT about 1040.
What do graduates of Maria College of Albany earn?
Median earnings are $53,357 six years after entry and $55,458 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Maria College of Albany?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Maria College of Albany students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,528.
How big is Maria College of Albany?
Total enrollment is about 656 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Maria College of Albany public or private?
Maria College of Albany is a private nonprofit institution located in Albany, NY.
Is Maria College of Albany an HBCU?
No. Maria College of Albany is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Maria College of Albany a tribal college?
No. Maria College of Albany is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Maria College of Albany a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Maria College of Albany does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is Maria College of Albany religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Maria College of Albany: Roman Catholic.
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
- Related geography & profiles
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.