Russell Sage College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,851

4.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$22,456

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

73.6%

1,737 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,159

67.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

68.8%

141 Graduates

About

Russell Sage College is a higher education institution located in Rensselaer County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Russell Sage College were Other Psychology (90 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (36 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (36 degrees).

In 2022, 696 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Russell Sage College. 82% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (453 degrees), 7.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Russell Sage College is $33,851, which is $9,855 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Russell Sage College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 753 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Russell Sage College is $33,851, which is $9,855 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,456.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Russell Sage College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,851

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Russell Sage College was $33,851. The cost of tuition at Russell Sage College is $9,855 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Russell Sage College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,456

2022 Value

1.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Russell Sage College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,456. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Russell Sage College grew by 1.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Russell Sage College (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

$10,751

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Russell Sage College was of $10,751 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.09% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Russell Sage College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Russell Sage College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.21% with respect to 2021, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Russell Sage College (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 Russell Sage College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 753 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

Russell Sage College received 1,737 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 7.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,737 applicants, 1,279 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,159 students enrolled at Russell Sage College in 2022.

Russell Sage College has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,279

Accepted Out of 1,737

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Russell Sage College was 73.6% (1,279 admissions from 1,737 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 73.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 7.8%, while admissions declined by 7.12%.

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

Enrollment

Russell Sage College had a total enrollment of 2,159 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Russell Sage College is 1,464 students and the part-time enrollment is 695. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at Russell Sage College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Russell Sage College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Asian, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Russell Sage College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.2%), followed by White Male (11.8%) and Black or African American Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Russell Sage College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,159 students. The full-time enrollment at Russell Sage College is 1,464 and the part-time enrollment is 695. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at Russell Sage College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Russell Sage College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 Russell Sage College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Russell Sage College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Russell Sage College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,335 enrolled students
Black or African American
250 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
220 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Russell Sage College is 61.8% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Asian, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 164 students (7.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 446 more women than men received degrees from Russell Sage College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Russell Sage College is white (453 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (61 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Russell Sage College is Other Psychology (90 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (36 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (36 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Russell Sage College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (127 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), and Education (113 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,778,019 people), Registered nurses (1,527,539 people), Secondary school teachers (529,343 people), Education administrators (337,269 people), and Other managers (329,720 people).

The most specialized majors at Russell Sage College in 2022 are Psychology (127 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), Education (113 degrees), Health (277 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 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 Russell Sage College are Surgeons, Physicians, Financial examiners, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Psychology (127 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), Education (113 degrees), Health (277 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,391,776 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,861,121 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,924 people), Outpatient care centers (462,073 people), and Offices of physicians (298,659 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Russell Sage College.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
90 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
43 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Russell Sage College was Registered Nursing with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Russell Sage College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

125

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

571

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Russell Sage College, which is 0.219 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (571).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Russell Sage College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Russell Sage College in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 2.71 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Russell Sage College in Other Psychology, which is 12 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 53% of students graduating from Russell Sage College 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 Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Russell Sage College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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, 5.67% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
453 degrees awarded
Black or African American
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Russell Sage College is white (453 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (61 degrees).

11.6% of degree recipients (81 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
379 degrees awarded
White Male
74 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Russell Sage College is white female (379 degrees awarded). There were 5.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (74 degrees).

Operations

Russell Sage College has an endowment valued at nearly $42.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −4.2M (−9.93%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Russell Sage College had a total salary expenditure of 45.6M. Russell Sage College employs 55 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Russell Sage College are Female Assistant professor (46), Female Associate professor (27), and Female Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Russell Sage College are: Management, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Endowment

$42.3M

2022 Endowment

10.9%

decline from 2021

Russell Sage College has an endowment valued at about $42.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Russell Sage College declined 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.26M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Russell Sage College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.3M

2022 Salaries

2.57%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Russell Sage College paid a median of $21.3M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($45.6M) and a 2.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.37% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.42% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.03M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2022, Russell Sage College paid a total of $7.03M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Russell Sage College were Assistant professor with 55 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Russell Sage College were Management with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Russell Sage College was Female Assistant professor with 46 employees, Female Associate professor with 27 employees, and Female Professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Russell Sage College.

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