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.

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December 06, 2024

Professor Named to American Occupational Therapy Association’s Roster of Fellows

Leslie Bennett Honored for Ethical Leadership, Shaping Future OT Practitioners
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December 03, 2024

Professor David Baecker Stars in A Christmas Story: The Musical  

Several with Theatre Institute at Sage Connections are in Playhouse Stage Company Show 
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November 22, 2024

Assistant Provost Wins Award, Russell Sage Students Deliver Presentation at New York State Physical Education Conference

Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives Peter Stapleton, Ph.D., received an Amazing People award at the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD) annual conference held in Verona, New York, November 20-23, 2024. The Amazing People award honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the  disciplines of physical education, […]
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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.”

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Ranked #15 for Social Mobility among National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)

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

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

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

Post-graduation outcome data based on surveys and reported information from August 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 graduates.

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Athletics at Sage

The Gators have 21 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.

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