Public universities will tell tales about avoiding “crushing college debt,” but the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard says otherwise.
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.
At Russell Sage College, our close-knit community prepares you for professional success in an affordable, supportive environment where you’ll be empowered to thrive. Broad, flexible academic programs offer caring faculty mentors, a focus on your well-being and countless opportunities for hands-on learning across our two campuses in Albany and Troy.
Exceptional majors and minors taught by a passionate faculty
Professional preparation with powerful teaching leads to big success for our students
We go beyond the classroom to focus on your well-being in all aspects of life
Advancing our historic dedication to women’s empowerment
#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.
Our community extends from Albany and Troy throughout the world — wherever you are, you’re never too far from Russell Sage.
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.
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.
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Tell us a little about yourself and your academic interests and we'll be sure to follow-up with you shortly. Thank you for your interest in Russell Sage College!
