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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.
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.
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.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 510.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Sage College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,987 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Sage College are female.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Skyline Conference.
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
http://www.sage.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 200 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, art education, special ed |
| Therapy and Counseling | 83 | physical therapy, counseling psychology, psychology, forensic psychology |
| Business and Management | 69 | business management, accounting, marketing studies, business and related services, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | liberal arts and sciences, social studies, humanities, social services, sociology, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 49 | nurse practitioner, registered nursing, adult health nursing, various nursing, mental health nursing, community nurse |
| Design | 38 | graphic design, interior design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | occupational therapy, dietetics and clinical nutrition, clinical nutritionist |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 26 | commercial art, photography |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information science, computer science, information technology, computer networking |
| Law | 10 | legal studies |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health services administration, health care facilities management |
| Media | 7 | communication and journalism, communications tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 2 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sage College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 293 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 227 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 42 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 40 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Sage College had a total enrollment of 1,987 students (1,312 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 84% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Sage College offers campus housing for 107 of its 1,312 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 296 | 183 | 62% | 65 | 36% |
| Men | 77 | 46 | 60% | 20 | 43% |
| Women | 219 | 137 | 63% | 45 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,290 |
| Room and board | $ 9,350 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,060 |
Financial Aid:
Sage College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281001)
Sage College 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 | academic year | 6 | $54,395 | 5 | $61,151 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $51,706 | 28 | $54,135 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $49,980 | 30 | $48,248 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $51,243 | 65 | $51,478 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sage College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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) NCAA athletic conference member
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