Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY 12208
About 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. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,082 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $18,740. Student demographics in federal data include White (50.9%) and Black or African American (21.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Maria College of Albany charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,740).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 30.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,458.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Maria College of Albany is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 960% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria College of Albany | $18,740 | $13,082 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 30% below published tuition at Maria College of Albany
Key findings
- Maria College of Albany's average net price ($13,082) is 30% below published tuition ($18,740).
- Maria College of Albany charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,740).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
Maria College of Albany tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $18,740
Finding Maria College of Albany charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $18,740. That is 36% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is 36% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 57% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Maria College of Albany versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Maria College of Albany versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Maria College of Albany is $13,082.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,082 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,709 above the New York median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $4,966 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Maria College of Albany’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 30% lower after grants and scholarships.
Maria College of Albany: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Maria College of Albany—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$18,740
Avg. net price
$13,082
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Maria College of Albany is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse149
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training60
- Occupational Therapist Assistant17
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist17
- Psychology, General8
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 29% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1040
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Maria College of Albany a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Maria College of Albany is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Maria College of Albany.
Campus
Location
Albany, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 12208
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 28% below the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
656
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 876
- Graduate
- 49
- Full-time share
- 21%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,528
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 55.76%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Maria College of Albany.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1040 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Maria College of Albany reported total enrollment of about 656 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.9%), Black or African American (21.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). About 55.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
21.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Maria College of Albany in 2024 is 656 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 876 students. Graduate enrollment is about 49 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 5% male / 95% female
- Occupational Therapist Assistant: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Maria College of Albany graduates earn a median of $55,458 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Maria College of Albany.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,458. Median federal loan debt: $20,528. Average net price used in cost models: $13,082.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Maria College of Albany graduates report median earnings of $55,458 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Maria College of Albany.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Maria College of Albany.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Maria College of Albany graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Maria College of Albany—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.03× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.02× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.04× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.11× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.11× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.14× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.8%
- New York median 43.0 pp above median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 39.9 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 38.8 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,782
- New York median near the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median near the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,077
- New York median 1.1× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.3× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Maria College of Albany at a glance
Maria College of Albany
Maria College of Albany is a private non-profit institution in Albany, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingOccupational Therapist Assistant
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian50.9%Black or African American21.0%Hispanic or Latino11.7%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Maria College of Albany
Other campuses in Albany, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maria College of Albany located?
Maria College of Albany is located in Albany, NY.
What is Maria College of Albany's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Maria College of Albany is 44.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 256 applicants and 156 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Maria College of Albany's tuition?
Maria College of Albany tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $18,740 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,082 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Maria College of Albany cost?
Reported tuition is $18,740 and average net price is $13,082 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,500 annually.
Why is Maria College of Albany's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Maria College of Albany, published tuition is $18,740 while average net price is $13,082—about 30% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Maria College of Albany's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,082), completion (30.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($55,458). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Maria College of Albany?
Maria College of Albany reports undergraduate enrollment of about 876 students, White (50.9%), Black or African American (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Maria College of Albany?
About 41.0% of students at Maria College of Albany are first-generation college students.
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.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.