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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

9:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208

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Phone

(518) 694-7200

Website
www.acphs.edu/

Mission Statement

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is committed to the advancement of health care through its offering of nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate education, post-graduate training programs and research in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and health sciences. The College will continue its strong advocacy for lifelong intellectual and professional growth by providing a strong foundation in humanities and the basic, pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences within a culture that promotes innovation, service, and excellence among our students, faculty, staff and alumni.

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Mission Statement

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is committed to the advancement of health care through its offering of nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate education, post-graduate training programs and research in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and health sciences. The College will continue its strong advocacy for lifelong intellectual and professional growth by providing a strong foundation in humanities and the basic, pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences within a culture that promotes innovation, service, and excellence among our students, faculty, staff and alumni.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$38,225

Out of state

$38,225
Graduate

In state

$22,225

Out of state

$22,225

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 31.0% $7,190
State/local grants 26.0% $4,326
Institutional grants 100.0% $18,214
Loans 75.0% $11,669

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$11,600 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,000 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,360 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Public Health, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Microbiology and Immunology
      • A program that focuses on the scientific study of the microorganisms that cause disease and the host immune response to them. Includes instruction in microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular virology, pathogenic bacteriology, disease mechanisms, immunology, immunogenetics, autoimmunity, and bioinformatics. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
      • Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Public Health, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
66.29%
  • Apply 2,041
  • Accepted 1,353
  • Attend 111

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$75
Graduate
$95

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
620-760
ACT Composite
24-32
SAT Reading
600-710
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
64%
Male Students
36%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian46.34%
  2. Asian18.39%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities11.72%
  4. Hispanic/Latino9.46%
  5. Black9.14%
  6. Not Specified4.52%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.43%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,092

Undergraduate students

658

Graduate students

434

Full Time Students
98%
Part Time Students
2%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Soccer
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country

    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
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