Russell Sage College: Review & Facts

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Russell Sage College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,160 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1916 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Troy, New York.

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Academic Offerings

Russell Sage College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

39

Russell Sage College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Education, Medical, and Work and Family Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Russell Sage College student retention rate is fair at 74% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at Russell Sage College is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Russell Sage College is good - 10:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $33,900 a year. The additional fees at Russell Sage College beyond tuition are about $1,500; this comes to $35,400 annually.

Read the details about Russell Sage College 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

74%

According to recent data, 1,737 applications were submitted and 1,279 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Russell Sage College will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Russell Sage College is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Russell Sage College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (518) 244-2000 or check Russell Sage College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Russell Sage College provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Russell Sage College, 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

C+

Dicey

Russell Sage College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: roughly $6,400 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Russell Sage College. 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.

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

Based on the college crime numbers, Russell Sage College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Russell Sage College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Russell Sage College
65 1st Street
Troy, New York
12180, USA