Welcome to Russell Sage College

A Russell Sage graduate will forever “Be. Know. Do.” – enhancing their lives and the lives of those around them. 

Russell Sage College is a coeducational undergraduate and graduate college in upstate New York that prepares graduates to transform their career fields and communities through a transformational student experience. For more than 100 years, RSC graduates have been leading the way in education, visual and performing arts, the health professions fields and so much more.

Our Mission and History

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We’re among the best

For the fifth year in a row, Russell Sage College was named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll, which recognized just 228 colleges in the country for the way they serve transfer students and their transfer students’ success. 

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  • badge that says Best Colleges U.S. News & World Report Social Mobility 2025
  • badge that says Best Colleges U.S. News & World Report National Universities 2025

Top Undergraduate Programs

  • Nursing
  • Education (including Physical Education) 
  • Business (including BBA and Sports & Recreation Management) 
  • Health Sciences (including OT/PT accelerated students)
  • Criminal Justice, Law & Behavioral Sciences
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Top Graduate Programs

  • Nursing (MS and DNP)  
  • Educational Leadership 
  • Physical Therapy (DPT) 
  • Occupational Therapy (MSOT and DOT) 
  • Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism 
  • Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology
The Center for Positive Education

The Power in Positive Education

The first college in the nation to partner with The Center for Positive Education.

Every education student is required to take a course in positive education – ensuring all of our graduates are ready to meet the needs of today’s children. 

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Clubs and Organizations

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Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs

1st Women’s Flag Football Intercollegiate program

Russell Sage launches the first Women’s Flag Football Intercollegiate program in the Capital Region

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men’s and women’s division lll sports teams.

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Total Enrollment

1916

Founded in Troy, N.Y. by Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage.

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News & Events

April 14, 2025

‘Bridgerton’ Actor Lucas Aurelio to be Russell Sage College’s 2025 Commencement Speaker

Actor Lucas Aurelio will address Russell Sage College’s Class of 2025 and guests at the college’s 108th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m., at MVP Arena in Albany. He will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at the ceremony.  Aurelio is a 2018 Russell Sage College graduate and a rising […]
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April 11, 2025

The Love You Lost by Zac Ziperstein ’25 at Russell Sage’s Little Theatre, April 26

Catch a free staged reading at 7 p.m. on Sage’s Troy campus.
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April 09, 2025

Russell Sage College to Discuss Navigating Perimenopause and Beyond During Annual Nutrition Lecture

Menopause is an understudied, misunderstood, and misrepresented mid-life change for women that can leave them frustrated and desperate for information on what they’re experiencing.  On April 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., women’s health, nutrition, and physical therapy experts will provide valuable information on this life stage and what can help women move through it […]
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Fostering Student Success

Russell Sage offers first-rate career preparation with nationally accredited programs in a personal, supportive environment. Our undergraduate and graduate academic programs are relevant, affordable and designed to help you succeed while finding your voice.

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Our Locations

We are one college, but two diverse campuses provide you with additional opportunities, different perspectives and broader student-life experiences. At the Albany campus, enjoy the beautiful green space and close proximity to Albany Medical Center and the State Capital. Our Troy campus lets you enjoy a small city full of cozy coffee shops and trendy restaurants — and the best farmers market in the Capital Region.

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TOP PERFORMERS IN SOCIAL MOBILITY 6 YEARS IN A ROW

U.S. News & World Report (2025), #22 among National Universities (tie)

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TRANSFER HONOR ROLL 5 YEARS IN A ROW

Phi Theta Kappa

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Our Strategic Plan

The fulfillment of our strategic plan has prepared Russell Sage for the years ahead by updating our offerings to meet the needs of current and future students and clarifying our identity as a single coeducational institution.

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Community Resources

Theatre Institute

The Theatre Institute provides quality live theatre and arts-in-education programming to Capital Region youth, educators and residents. The Institute also offers opportunities for Russell Sage students as performers,  technicians and teachers.

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Opalka Gallery

As the formal exhibition space of Russell Sage College, the Opalka Gallery’s primary focus is on modern and contemporary art and design from nationally recognized artists. The Gallery also hosts lectures, films, concerts and other events.

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The Women’s Institute

The Denise Taber Finard ’80 Women’s Institute at Russell Sage College offers public programs, panels, conferences and community partnerships with a focus on constructive dialogue about contemporary women’s issues.

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Conferencing & Events

Russell Sage College can provide the perfect space for your meeting, workshop, seminar, conference or wedding. Choose conference rooms or classrooms for groups from 10 up to 400.

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