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Sage College Of Albany

Sage College Of Albany

Sage College of Albany, also known as SCA, is one of the three colleges of The Sage Colleges. The Sage Colleges were established in 1916, and are located in Albany, New York. It was initially known as Sage Junior College of Albany. The college offers a number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in diverse subjects like biology, business, communication & information design, and creative & performing arts. Various certificate programs are also provided by SCA.

SCA's athletics department fields more than 10 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are nicknamed as the Gators. They participate in sports including basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and softball. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations which include Commuter Relations Club, Film Club, Dance Club, and Science Club among others.

Overview of Sage College Of Albany

Students attend Sage College in Albany, NY, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Sage College degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Sage College is known for its programs in design, fine arts, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

Sage College Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 510.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Sage College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 1,987 students at the school (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Sage College are female.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school.

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.

Contacting Sage College

Sage College Of Albany
140 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
General Phone: (518) 292-1717
http://www.sage.edu

Sage College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching215reading teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, special ed, education courses
Business And Management89business management, MIS, non-profit management, business and related services, accounting
Therapy And Counseling84physical therapy, counseling psychology, psychology, forensic psychology
Design52graphic design, interior design
Nursing And Emergency Medicine41registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, adult health nursing, mental health nursing, community nurse
Liberal Arts34general studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy29dietetics and clinical nutrition, occupational therapy, clinical nutritionist
Fine Arts28fine arts
Law16legal studies, legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering11computer networking, computer science, information technology
Family And Social Work9public administration, public policy analysis
Medical Administration5health services administration, health care facilities management
Security And Law Enforcement4criminal justice and administration
Media3digital communications, radio and TV tech
Photography And Commercial Art2photography
Medicine0gerontology
Science0biology

Number of programs and degrees for Sage College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree33221
Bachelor's degree20921
Associate's degree4914
Post-master's certificate327

Sage College Student Body

In 2007, Sage College had a total enrollment of 1,987 students (1,316 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men21%
Women79%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate50%
Graduate50%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black6%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown19%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-198%
20-2110%
22-2423%
25-2920%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York84%
Vermont4%
Connecticut4%
Massachusetts3%
Alabama1%
Maine1%
Florida1%
Colorado1%
New Jersey1%

Sage College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %

Sage College Room and Board (2007)

Sage College offers campus housing for 107 of its 1,316 (full-time) students.

(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.

Sage College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total32221567%8037%
Men673857%1745%
Women25517769%6336%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal470530
SAT Math470510
ACT Composite1922

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT66%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT33%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Sage College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,440
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,440
Room and board$ 8,950
Room charge$ 4,650
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,300
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,860

Financial Aid:
Sage College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281001)

Sage College Faculty

Sage College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1328
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1140

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$54,3957$60,945
Associate professoracademic year9$53,31532$54,653
Assistant professoracademic year9$49,36626$47,634
Instructoracademic year0*2*
No academic rankacademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year24$52,10468$51,928

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Sage College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology

MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICINE
Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Occupational Therapy/Therapist

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Sage College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sage College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Sage College Female % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Sage College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Sage College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Sage College % of degrees in design
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Sage College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Sage College % of degrees in fine arts
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Sage College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Sage College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)

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