Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — College Profile

About

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a specialized institution renowned for its flagship Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program and strong undergraduate degrees in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical laboratory sciences. Consistently ranked among the top colleges in the nation for graduate return on investment, ACPHS stands out for providing practical experience through its innovative Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training and student-run community pharmacies. The campus culture is tight-knit, collaborative, and deeply career-focused, allowing a small student body to thrive under direct faculty mentorship. Located in Albany's medical hub adjacent to major regional health systems, the college seamlessly integrates students into professional healthcare networks long before graduation.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Albany, NY, 12208-3492 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ALB · Albany

7 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$54,899

Avg net price

$29,882

Room & board

$12,500

Tuition

$41,475

Books & supplies

$1,000/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$22,404

$30–48k

$22,566

$48–75k

$29,395

$75–110k

$31,067

$110k+

$33,753

Admissions

Admit rate

53%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1252

Reading 550–680

Math 560–700

ACT midpoint

Composite 23–31

English 22–30

Math 19–29

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

68%

4-yr on-time completion

48%

1st-yr retention

86%

Transfer-out rate

15%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

66%

Transferred

16%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

18%

Median earnings (6yr)

$112,685

Median earnings (10yr)

$131,426

Median debt

$25,500

Monthly loan payment

$270

Debt range (25th–75th)

$12,000–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$33,500

Student Body

Men 36%Women 64%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

29%

First-generation

22%

Median family income

$79,148

Independent students

12%

Avg age at entry

20.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Hispanic

Black

11%

Asian

21%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$112,685

10 years after entry

$131,426

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration39

Public Health14

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions12

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology9

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other5

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Institutional

Endowment

$68M

Classification

Special Focus (Technology)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, more selective admissions

Full-time faculty

61%

Avg faculty salary

$10,066/mo

Instructional spend/student

$28,471