University at Albany, State University of New York

Name: University at Albany, State University of New York (UAlbany)

Location: Albany, New York

Founded: 1844

Type: Public university

Student-Faculty Ratio: 18:1

Student Population: 17,178 (13,000 undergraduates)

Website: www.albany.edu

Ranking: 182nd nationally in 2023

Faculty: 617 full-time faculty members

Research Funding: Over $240 million in 2010

Library: Three libraries with over 2 million volumes

Nearby Airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Airport (EWR)

The University at Albany (UAlbany) is one of the four flagship schools in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

It ranks 182nd nationally and 91st among public universities.

It is known for its business program (ranked 144th nationally) and computer science (ranked 141st).

Located in the capital of New York State, Albany is a political, economic, and cultural hub, offering ample employment opportunities.

UAlbany provides a high quality of education at a reasonable cost. It offers MBA and accounting master's degrees even for those without a business background. The university has a main campus on Washington Avenue, covering 586 acres, and two additional campuses: Downtown Campus and East Campus. It offers 111 undergraduate majors and minors and over 120 graduate programs. The school excels in criminal justice, information science, and public administration.

UAlbany's School of Business has been offering undergraduate courses since 1970 and is one of the most comprehensive and strong business schools in the northeastern United States. It excels in information technology, finance, tax, IT management, HR information management, accounting information systems, and marketing.