Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,950

3.01% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$29,175

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

66.3%

2,041 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

930

98% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

76%

19 Graduates

About

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Albany County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were Pharmacy (200 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 313 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (172 degrees), 3.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $37,950, which is $23,009 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 306 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $37,950, which is $23,009 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,175.

In 2022, 98% of undergraduate students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,950

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was $37,950. The cost of tuition at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $23,009 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,175

2022 Value

8.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,175. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences grew by 8.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,600

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was of $11,600 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.73% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 306 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received 2,041 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 15.2% annual growth. Out of those 2,041 applicants, 1,353 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.3% acceptance rate.

There were 930 students enrolled at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2022. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 8.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,353

Accepted Out of 2,041

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was 66.3% (1,353 admissions from 2,041 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 71.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 15.2%, while admissions grew by 6.37%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 930 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 911 students and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 98% of students enrolled at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.3% White, 18.4% Asian, 9.46% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Black or African American, 6.24% Two or More Races, and 0.43% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Asian Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.6%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Asian Female (8.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 930 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 911 and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 98% of students enrolled at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2022 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
431 enrolled students
Asian
171 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
88 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 46.3% White, 18.4% Asian, 9.46% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Black or African American, 6.24% Two or More Races, and 0.43% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 42 students (4.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 101 more women than men received degrees from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (46 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is Pharmacy (200 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (290 degrees awarded) and Biology (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,462,841 people), Physicians (492,036 people), Pharmacists (191,319 people), Medical & health services managers (190,544 people), and Other managers (159,072 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2022 are Health (290 degrees awarded) and Biology (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are Health (290 degrees awarded) and Biology (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,910,129 people), Offices of physicians (386,323 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,002 people), Elementary & secondary schools (354,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (319,886 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are Health (290 degrees awarded) and Biology (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Pharmacy

Most Common (2022)

200 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was Pharmacy with 200 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Pharmacy, which is 0.504 times less than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Pharmacy, which is 1.99 times more than the 67 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 47% of students graduating from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.26% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
172 degrees awarded
Asian
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (46 degrees).

6.39% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
White Male
54 degrees awarded
Asian Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (54 degrees).

Operations

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $63.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −11.6M (−18.2%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 50.9M. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences employs 34 Associate professors, 18 Assistant professors and 16 Instructors. Most academics at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are Male Associate professor (22), Female Associate professor (12), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are: Management, with 33 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$63.7M

2022 Endowment

14.1%

decline from 2021

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $63.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences declined 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2022 Salaries

3.16%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($50.9M) and a 3.16% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.94% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.27% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences paid a total of $7.48M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were Associate professor with 34 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were Management with 33 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was Male Associate professor with 22 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

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