Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admission Requirements
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admission Overview
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admission requirements are competitive. Last year Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admitted 52.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (A-) and SAT 1110-1380 / ACT 23-31. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Acceptance Rate
The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences acceptance rate is 52.7%. Last year, 1,489 of 2,826 applicants were admitted. That is the 30th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and can you get accepted?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.75Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.75
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences typically have around a 3.75 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #15 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1110-1380Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
35%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 560
- Composite 1110
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 680
- Math 700
- Composite 1380
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ranks #45 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1380
SAT policy
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
6%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 19
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 29
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 23–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences places #39 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
74% of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 35% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 1, 2027Days left to Apply
304Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $75.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 52.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188526.
GPA calculator: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026