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David Reid, Campus President | LinkedIn
Of the 14 institutions in the county, six provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University at Albany, St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing and Siena College.
At least 38,980 people applied to Albany County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 41,809 students enrolled in the universities, including 33,689 in undergraduate and 8,120 in graduate programs. In total 6.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (52.5%) and Black or African American (18.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University at Albany stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 16,658 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Albany County, including Albany Law School and Albany Medical College.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria College of Albany | 162 | 157 | 805 |
| Albany Law School | -- | -- | -- |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 2,041 | 1,347 | 930 |
| Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology | -- | -- | 59 |
| St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing | 1 | 1 | 121 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany | -- | -- | 296 |
| Excelsior University | -- | -- | 15,833 |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus | -- | -- | 365 |
| Siena College | 8,344 | 6,675 | 3,648 |
| Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program | -- | -- | 170 |
| University at Albany | 25,976 | 17,664 | 16,658 |
| Aesthetic Science Institute | -- | -- | 138 |
| The College of Saint Rose | 2,456 | 1,916 | 2,786 |
| Albany Medical College | -- | -- | -- |
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