University at Albany, State University of New York
Founded in 1844, the University at Albany, State University of New York is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Albany (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University at Albany, State University of New York (UAlbany) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University at Albany, State University of New York (UAlbany) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 179-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAlbany also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.