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Students attend Albany College Of Pharmacy in Albany, New York, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Albany College Of Pharmacy degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Albany College Of Pharmacy is known for its programs in medicine.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 640.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Albany College Of Pharmacy is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,148 students at the school (as of 2005).
Albany College Of Pharmacy offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College is dedicated to the improvement of health by educating its students to provide pharmaceutical care, by creating and disseminating 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 personal 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 Ave
Albany, NY 12208-3492
General Phone: (518) 694-7200
Admissions Phone: (518) 694-7326
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 694-7254
http://www.acp.edu
Albany College Of Pharmacy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 109 | pharmacy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | cytotechnologist |
Number of programs and degrees for Albany College Of Pharmacy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 104 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Albany College Of Pharmacy had a total enrollment of 1,148 students (1,145 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| First Professional | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 80% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Albany College Of Pharmacy offers campus housing for 415 of its 1,145 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,017 | 588 | 58% | 257 | 44% |
| Men | 440 | 252 | 57% | 120 | 48% |
| Women | 557 | 336 | 60% | 137 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 694-7326
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,770 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Room charge | $ 4,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Albany College Of Pharmacy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 694-7254
Albany College Of Pharmacy has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $71,672 | 11 | $68,879 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $58,364 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $72,217 | 15 | $71,335 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $75,836 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $70,088 | 3 | $63,918 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $58,531 | 5 | $54,623 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $43,583 | 8 | $40,140 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $60,023 | 17 | $51,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Albany College Of Pharmacy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing 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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