University at Albany- SUNY Admission Requirements

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University at Albany- SUNY Admission Overview

University at Albany- SUNY admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year University at Albany- SUNY admitted 69.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 1120-1320 / ACT 22-31. University at Albany- SUNY 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

University at Albany- SUNY is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.albany.edu/admissions/how-apply-first-year-student

University at Albany- SUNY Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

69.1%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The University at Albany- SUNY acceptance rate is 69.1%. Last year, 22,416 of 32,442 applicants were admitted. That is the 71st lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University at Albany- SUNY and can you get accepted?

University at Albany- SUNY is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University at Albany typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

University at Albany- SUNY GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at University at Albany- SUNY typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. University at Albany- SUNY is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #75 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 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 University at Albany freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.7%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	20.8%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	24.1%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	18.4%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.9%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.1%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University at Albany- SUNY Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University at Albany is test-optional for most first-year applicants. SAT or ACT scores are not required. You choose on the Common Application or SUNY Application whether Albany should use your scores, and Albany recommends skipping scores unless they represent you better than your high school record. Freshman merit scholarships are test-blind. Homeschooled applicants and students applying to the Guaranteed Entrance Program with SUNY Upstate Medical University must submit SAT or ACT scores.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.albany.edu/admissions/how-apply-first-year-student

University at Albany- SUNY SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1120-1320

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 560
Composite 1120

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 660
Composite 1320

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University at Albany- SUNY typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1120–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. University at Albany- SUNY ranks #53 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1120 to 1320

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

University at Albany- SUNY 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 1220 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 University at Albany
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320+	Above 75th	>81%
1220 to 1320	Avg +	69%-81%
1120 to 1220	Avg -	54%-69%
Below 1120	Below mid-50	<54%

What do these figures mean?

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

University at Albany- SUNY ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University at Albany- SUNY typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 22–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University at Albany- SUNY places #54 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to University at Albany- SUNY without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 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 University at Albany
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>82%
26 to 31	Avg +	69%-82%
22 to 26	Avg -	56%-69%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<56%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

82% of University at Albany freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University at Albany students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	18.4%
Top 25% of class	46%
Top 50% of class	82%

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.

University at Albany admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	18,070	14,364	32,442
Accepted	12,841	9,572	22,416
Acceptance Rate	71%	67%	69%
Enrolled	1,584	1,245	2,830
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	13%	13%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University at Albany and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University at Albany 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University at Albany is $50.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University at Albany
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

University at Albany- SUNY is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 69.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1120-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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