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The Albany College of Pharmacy is also known as Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The college is a private and independent institute of advanced health care. The college name is abbreviated as ACPHS. It was founded in 1881 as the Department of Pharmacy of Union University. The college offers specialized degree programs in pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, biomedical technology, health, and human sciences. Research degree programs are also available at ASPHS.
Students at ACPHS participate in a variety of sports. The college athletic teams are nicknamed The Panthers. The Panthers participate in football, swimming, lacrosse, baseball and track sports at the intercollegiate level. The college is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Hudson Valley Men’s Athletic Conference. ACPHS provides financial aid to deserving students.
Students attend ACP in Albany, NY, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. ACP degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. ACP is known for its programs in medicine.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 680.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at ACP is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,423 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College is dedicated to the improvement of health by educating its students to create and disseminate knowledge leading to improved health care, and by optimizing the benefits of existing drug and related health care practices. The College instills values, attitudes and skills that enable lifelong intellectual, cultural and professional growth for students and faculty. The education provided facilitates progressive adaptation to changing professional practice environments."
More complete details are provided below.
Albany College Of Pharmacy
106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208-3492
General Phone: (518) 694-7200
http://www.acp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 193 | pharmacy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | cytotechnologist, clinical lab tech |
| Medical Administration | 3 | pharmacy courses |
Number of programs and degrees for ACP in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 193 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, ACP had a total enrollment of 1,423 students (1,060 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| First Professional | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 74% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
ACP offers campus housing for 740 of its 1,060 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,186 | 740 | 62% | 292 | 39% |
| Men | 480 | 297 | 62% | 116 | 39% |
| Women | 706 | 443 | 63% | 176 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,650 |
| Room and board | $ 7,600 |
| Room charge | $ 6,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,504 |
Financial Aid:
ACP participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288500)
ACP has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $114,357 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $100,348 | 4 | $94,439 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $89,836 | 9 | $87,121 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $73,456 | 4 | $77,008 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $95,902 | 18 | $87,222 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $93,311 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $84,236 | 7 | $82,577 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $71,165 | 6 | $60,357 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $36,876 | 8 | $50,234 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $75,217 | 22 | $65,984 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets ACP Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
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