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Choosing your College or University: Private vs. Public

Explore what you really get for your investment

Public universities will tell tales about avoiding “crushing college debt,” but the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard says otherwise.

Strategic Merger with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The Leader in Health Professions in the Capital Region

Creating one of the region’s largest private institutions for higher education with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge.

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October 13, 2026

Russell Sage College Featured on News 10’s Upstate Living ‘College Takeover Week’

Russell Sage was featured extensively on News 10’s “Upstate Living” program during “College Takeover Week.” The college was the focus of a full hour of segments that highlighted the upcoming merger with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) and Russell Sage’s programs in Physical Therapy, Nutrition Science, Education, Musical Theatre, Forensic Psychology, and […]
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October 13, 2026

Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Rated Highly in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges

Russell Sage College and merger partner Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) have both been rated highly among the nearly 1,700 four-year colleges and universities examined across the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges, released in September 2026. The colleges are classified on different lists: Russell Sage is […]
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October 13, 2026

Russell Sage Welcomes Largest First-Year Class Since 2018

Russell Sage College welcomed 333 first-year students this fall – the largest class since 2018 – and a 39% increase over last fall. With transfers included, 472 new undergraduate students started their journey at Russell Sage this semester, also the largest class since 2018. The overall full-time undergraduate population now stands at 1,237, up 4% […]
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“Small classes allowed me to build relationships with professors who were mentors outside of class. The school has everything to help you succeed.”

Sofia D’Agostino ’19
Public Health

#22

Ranked #22 for Social Mobility among National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)

100%

Students engaged in an internship, clinical, research project or experiential learning

10:1

Ratio of students to faculty. Build a personal connection with faculty.

95%

of surveyed students are employed or accepted to graduate school after graduation.

Post-graduation outcome data based on surveys and reported information from August 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 graduates.


Go Gators!

Athletics at Sage

The Gators have 22 varsity programs and are a member of the NCAA in Division III. We are primarily a member of the Empire 8 Conference, while some programs compete in other conferences. To date, our Gator athletic teams have garnered seven NCAA tournament appearances.


#RussellSage

Our community extends from Albany and Troy throughout the world — wherever you are, you’re never too far from Russell Sage.

Honor Roll badge reading “Great Colleges to Work For,” with “2026” on a blue ribbon.

Great Colleges to Work For® Honor Roll 2026

Out of 76 higher education institutions that achieved recognition for specific best practices and policies, Russell Sage is one of only 42 institutions named to the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For® Honor Roll. The honor roll lists the colleges that are highlighted the most across the recognition categories. 

Russell Sage won honors in five categories this year — Mission & Pride, Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness, Confidence in Senior Leadership, Faculty & Staff Well-being, and Shared Governance.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy

Russell Sage College policy prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status, and acts in conformity with all applicable state and federal laws. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including admissions, financial assistance, educational and athletic programs, housing, employment, compensation, employee benefits, and the providing of, or access to services or facilities. Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of any of these classes should contact the Title IX Office or the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.