Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Review & Facts

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 930 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1881 and is one of the 12 colleges located in Albany, New York.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is listed among Top Lesbian and Gay Friendly Colleges in the country.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Majors
Offered

9

ACPHS implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 9 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Medical, Biology, Medical Assistant, and Laboratory Assistance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences student retention rate is very high at 90% (well above New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

90%

Good

The graduation rate at ACPHS is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is good - 8:1. Learn more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - $38,000 a year. The additional fees at ACPHS not covered by tuition are nearly $300; this comes to a total of $38,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

66%

Doable

According to government data, 2,041 applications were submitted and 1,353 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at ACPHS in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$6,900

Medium

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at ACPHS, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

ACPHS offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $6,900 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, ACPHS seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Location and Address

Postal Address:
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, New York
12208-3492, USA