What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Russell Sage College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT ELCT; Quant Reas credit 3cr. | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 101/101L 4cr. | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 111/111L 4cr. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY ELCT 3cr. | |
| United States History | 3 | HST 105 & HST 106 6cr. | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 3cr. | |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 220 3cr. | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSI ELCT 3cr. |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT ELCT; Quant Reas credit 3cr. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 202 4cr. | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 101/101L 4cr. | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 101/101L, BIO 102/102L 8cr. | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 111/111L 4cr. | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 111/111L & CHM 112/112L 8cr. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY ELCT 3cr. | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 101/101L 4cr. | |
| United States History | 3 | HST 105 & HST 106 6cr. | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 3cr. | |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 220 3cr. | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSI ELCT 3cr. | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 201 3cr. | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 202 3cr. | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HST ELCT 3cr. | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIO 110 3cr. | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY ELCT 3cr. | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 102/102L 4cr. | |
| European History | 3 | HST ELCT 3cr. | |
| Human Geography | 3 | SOC ELCT 3cr. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 201 3cr. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 202 3cr. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPA 211 3cr. | |
| Art History | 3 | ARH 206 3cr. | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS ELCT 3cr. | |
| African American Studies | 3 | HST 345 3cr. | |
| Art: Studio Art - 2D | 3 | AEM 105 3cr. | |
| Art: Studio Art - 3D | 3 | AEM 106 3cr. | |
| Art: Studio Art - Drawing | 3 | AEM 101 3cr. | |
| Calculus AB or Subscore AB | 3 | MAT ELCT; Quant Reas credit 3cr. | |
| Calculus AB or Subscore AB | 4 | MAT 201 4cr. | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 103 3cr. | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CSI ELCT 3cr. | |
| English Language and Comp | 4 | WRT 101 3cr. | |
| English Literature and Comp | 4 | ENG 154 3cr. | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 201 3cr. | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 202 3cr. | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRE 211 3cr. | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 201 3cr. | |
| Govt and Politics: US | 3 | POL 101 3cr. | |
| Music Literature | 3 | MUS ELCT 3cr. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY ELCT 3cr. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 101/101L 4cr. | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA 201 3cr. | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPA 315 3cr. |
Source: catalog.sage.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 81 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 31 |
| Psychology | 24 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management | 17 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 14 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 13 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
Show the other 14 majors
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 5 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 3 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Public Health | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
913,485 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Albany International (ALB)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.0 of 20
Elevation
33 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
17°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
59.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,420 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute1 mi
- Siena College3 mi
- University at Albany7 mi
- Excelsior University9 mi
- Union College13 mi
- Empire State University25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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