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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

52.7%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Average

Very Low
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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

3.75

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.75

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 39.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 24.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 21.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 4.0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1110-1380

Freshmen who sent SAT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1110
SAT 25th percentile scores for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 680
  • Math 700
  • Composite 1380
SAT 75th percentile scores for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1380+ Above 75th >68%
1250 to 1380 Avg + 54%-68%
1110 to 1250 Avg - 37%-54%
Below 1110 Below mid-50 <37%

What do these figures mean?

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

23-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 19
  • Composite 23
ACT 25th percentile scores for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 30
  • Math 29
  • Composite 31
ACT 75th percentile scores for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
31+ Above 75th >68%
27 to 31 Avg + 53%-68%
23 to 27 Avg - 37%-53%
Below 23 Below mid-50 <37%

How to read these figures

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.

High School Class Rank for admitted Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 35%
Top 25% of class 74%
Top 50% of class 97%

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,944 872 2,826
Accepted 1,105 383 1,489
Acceptance Rate 57% 44% 53%
Enrolled 61 38 99
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 6% 10% 7%

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?

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants 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

High school credits accepted at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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