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Different in all the right ways
We take your education personally. At Sage, our mission Be. Know. Do. empowers students to be your authentic self, grow as individuals, and improve the world around them.
Be.
We embrace students for their unique gifts and experiences and believe they make our collective community stronger.
Know.
We emphasize active and experiential learning.
Do.
100% of our students graduate with two or more key resume-building experiences.
A Small College in New York’s Capital
What makes Russell Sage College stand out is our close, tight-knit community. Here, everyone has a place to shine. This, combined with top-notch academics and countless ways to get involved in student life, make Sage a great place to get your degree and find your purpose. Our students graduate prepared to succeed in their career paths and make a difference in the world.
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
30+
Student clubs, organizations, and intramural teams
100%
of Russell Sage incoming full-time undergraduate students receive institutional, federal, or state financial aid
30
Undergraduate majors, a long list of minors, multiple accelerated pathways, and 31 graduate programs
21
Men’s & Women’s sports teams, NCAA Division lll Empire 8 Conference
Your Gator Gateway
College shouldn’t be hard to navigate, but a lot of colleges make it complicated. We believe your investment in your education is a big deal. So we’ve listed to students and designed The Gator Gateway – the college experience you deserve.
Learn more about your complete support system at Sage.
A Great College for Careers
From business to nursing to the arts, Russell Sage College students enjoy exceptional opportunities that lead to career success. Our Career and Self-Discovery Center push into the classroom to make sure every student takes advantage. All students will get at least two Engaged Learning experiences – internships, clinicals, student teaching, undergraduate research, service learning, experiential learning – where you’ll learn by doing and have the cred you need to secure a job after graduation.
96%
of surveyed students are employed or accepted to graduate school after graduation.
Outcome data based on surveys and reported information from December 2021 and May 2022 graduates.
Thrive@Russell Sage
Building on our reputation in the health sciences, Thrive@Russell Sage extends into and beyond the classroom to help members of the Sage community achieve the 8 Dimensions of Wellness; physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, vocational, and financial.