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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany, NY·Private nonprofit·509 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students focused on high earning potential. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $114,200 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

59%
Accept
509
Students
$26,027
Net Price
69%
Grad Rate
$114,200
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in Albany, New York with approximately 509 undergraduate students enrolled. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,027 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $114,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent college with a campus in Albany, New York. ACPHS is home to approximately 900 students and 115 full-and-part time faculty.

This is a strong option for students serious about pharmacy or health sciences careers, with median earnings of $114,200 a decade out and a manageable $25,000 median debt load — a genuinely favorable return on investment. The 86% freshman retention rate suggests students are satisfied once they arrive, and the small enrollment means you won't get lost in the crowd. The one flag worth watching is the 69% graduation rate, which means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish — worth asking the admissions office directly about what drives that number and what support is available.

Founded
1881
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions82%
Biological Sciences18%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1280
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile700

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$40,375
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,375
Avg Net Price
$26,027
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
69%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
86%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$114,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$94,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$114,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White43%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian19%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (509 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

106 New Scotland Avenue

Albany, NY 12208-3492

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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