University at Albany
- Public
- Research university
University at Albany: international tuition 31,256 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 49,192 USD, acceptance rate 69.1%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 95.
Getting in. The school admits 69.1% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 70+ or Duolingo 95+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 49,192 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University at Albany?
International tuition is 31,256 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 49,192 USD.
What English scores does University at Albany require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at University at Albany?
The acceptance rate is 69.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- OBIRYU!海外留学ガイド／桜美林大学による留学情報まとめ2023Vlog
- OBIRYU!海外留学ガイド／桜美林大学による留学情報まとめ2023Vlog
- University at Albany2024Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
$10,000 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Aimed at out-of-state first-year students; the page does not address international students.
- Renewable in later years
$14,000 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Aimed at out-of-state first-year students; the page does not address international students.
- Renewable in later years
$16,500 UAlbany Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Aimed at out-of-state first-year students; the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Capital District Leadership Awards (CDLA)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only requires attending a high school in the listed Albany-area counties and says nothing about citizenship or international students, so it does not show this award excludes international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Application due January 1, 2027; Early Action by November 15
Room Grant for Out-of-State First-Year StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Aimed at out-of-state first-year students; the page does not address international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action Deadline (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Regular Admission Deadline (RD)Application+137 days
- Fall enrollment deposit deadlineDeposit+198 days
Credit for exams
Without an IB Diploma, IB SL or HL subjects scored 4 or higher may still be reviewed individually for credit or placement.
Scores that count1234567An IB Diploma with at least 30 total points and no score below 4 may receive up to 30 credits.
Scores that countfrom 30An A-Level grade of C or above may be considered for UAlbany credit.
Scores that countfrom C
AP credit by subject
41 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data