A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University at Albany- SUNY are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY at Albany with a gender ratio of 17% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University at Albany- SUNY has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,798
|
| Women |
2,892
|
University at Albany- SUNY serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196060 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Albany.
Last updated February 24, 2025