Maria College of Albany
Maria College of Albany is one of the one hundred sixty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New York. The campus is located in an urban area, in Albany.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 855 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 41 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 27 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 16% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Maria College of Albany's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $14,200, and fees were $410. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,200 and $410 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students855 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
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80 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1973 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 07/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
44%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $610/credit | |
| In State Students | $610/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $610/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $27,450 | $27,450 | $27,450 |
| ADN | 70 | $42,700 | $42,700 | $42,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $76,250 | $76,250 | $76,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Maria College of Albany's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 77% | $5,318 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,666 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $6,116 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $3,984 |
| Federal Student Loans | 39% | $5,542 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $1,726 |
$10,084
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,187 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,037 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,004 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,905 |
| Over $110,000$20,893 |
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Student Population
855
Undergrads
0
Graduates
728
Women
127
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
56% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
20% |
|
Black/African American |
12% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
