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Students attend Sage College in Albany, New York, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Sage College degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Sage College is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, fine arts, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Sage College only let in 28% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 540.
Sage College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,070 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Sage College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The educational purpose of The Sage Colleges is to translate higher learning into action and application, recognizing the obligation of educated persons to lead and serve their communities. Sage College of Albany, a coeducational college of applied studies prepares students for life's commitments and work in a constantly changing world. The College offers associate and baccalaureate degrees. Sage Graduate School, prepares men and women for exemplary leadership roles by combining sound theoretical preparation with professional practice."
More complete details are provided below.
Sage College Of Albany
140 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
General Phone: (518) 292-1717
Admissions Phone: (518) 292-1730
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 292-1781
http://www.sage.edu
Sage College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 156 | school counseling, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, English teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 75 | business management, accounting, business and related services, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 74 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 72 | physical therapy, psychology, community psychology, forensic psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | various nursing, registered nursing |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 31 | commercial art, photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer science, information science, computer programming, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | health care facilities management, public health education |
| Design | 13 | interior design |
| Art Studies | 11 | visual and performing arts |
| Law | 10 | legal professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 6 | audiovisual tech, radio and TV tech |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | public administration |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sage College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 252 | 20 |
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 101 | 15 |
| Post-master's certificate | 24 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 1 |
In 2005, Sage College had a total enrollment of 2,070 students (1,412 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Sage College offers campus housing for 107 of its 1,412 (full-time) students.
(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 | 348 | 99 | 28% | 88 | 89% |
| Men | 80 | 24 | 30% | 23 | 96% |
| Women | 268 | 75 | 28% | 65 | 87% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 292-1730
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,870 |
| Room and board | $ 7,540 |
| Room charge | $ 3,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Sage College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281001)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 292-1781
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sage College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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