School Overview

The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree. Maria College Of Albany is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Main Phone: (518) 438-3111
Web Site: www.mariacollege.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 752 (full-time equivalent) students. 57.7% of students attend full-time, while 42.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 11 male students and 93 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 10.6% of the student body, while females made up 89.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (140)%, Hispanic (25)%, Asian (25)%, and Native American (11)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 400. One quarter of students scored at least 500.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 390 or higher. One fourth of students scored 510 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• Other Business And Management

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Teacher Aide

• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• Other Health Care

• Liberal Arts

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.