About Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 902 full time undergraduate students, and 506 full time graduate students.

The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 85 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate69%
Application Deadline1-Nov
Application Fee75
SAT Range1040-1240
ACT Range23-27

Admissions at ACPHS are considered Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

99% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 92% were in the top quarter, and 53% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
62%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
58%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
10%
“We live for the big game”
38%
“It”s not really our thing”
32%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
26%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
3%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
53%
“They”re always available”
15%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
79%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
3%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
15%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
65%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
62%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
58%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
10%
“We live for the big game”
38%
“It”s not really our thing”
32%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
26%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
3%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
53%
“They”re always available”
15%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
79%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
3%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
15%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
65%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    77 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    58 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    80 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    81 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    81 Students rated class size 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    81 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    81 Students rated local services 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    81 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

46 Students rated Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Matthew - 12/26/2023

As a current student at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), I genuinely love the school for various reasons. The academic environment is exceptional, offering rigorous programs that prepare students for success in the healthcare field. The faculty members are highly knowledgeable and supportive, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. One of the standout features of ACPHS is the emphasis on hands-on experience. The institution provides ample opportunities for students to engage in research, internships, and clinical experiences, allowing us to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The practical exposure enhances our skills and prepares us for the challenges of our future professions. The campus community at ACPHS is vibrant and inclusive. The small class sizes create a tight-knit community where students and faculty interact closely, promoting meaningful relationships and a supportive learning environment. Additionally, the campus facilities are well-equipped, providing resources and technology that aid in our academic pursuits. ACPHS also prioritizes student well-being and holistic development. There are various extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that allow students to explore their interests outside the classroom. The school's commitment to a well-rounded education contributes to personal growth and a balanced college experience. Furthermore, ACPHS is located in a dynamic city, offering a blend of urban living and a close-knit campus atmosphere. The surrounding area provides opportunities for recreational activities, cultural experiences, and community engagement. In summary, my experience at ACPHS has been overwhelmingly positive. The combination of rigorous academics, hands-on experiences, a supportive community, and a commitment to student well-being makes ACPHS an excellent choice for those pursuing careers in pharmacy and health sciences.

Ava - 10/06/2020

This school has many resources that can be used to help develop your academic skills. It has enabled me to push myself to do better towards working to get a better future. The professors are always available to help, even when the pandemic hit, they still made themselves accessible to students.

Melanie - 09/25/2020

It is a good school that has lots of well-rounded activities and opportunities for students.

Madison - 09/24/2020

ACPHS is a really great school with awesome professors who are dedicated to helping you succeed. The curriculum isn't easy, but there are so many resources to help you succeed. Everyone is so friendly here, and it's so easy to make friends between the various events, clubs, and organizations on campus.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 69%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    One of the most valuable things I learned this year at college was time management. This is a skill which is very important in college as well as after college. College is the first real step when a child becomes an adult and having so much freedom can become overwhelming. There are so many things to do such as hanging out with friends, going to parties, sports that sometimes it’s easy to lose track of school work. This is where time management comes into play. I learned that even though ACP may not be the easiest school to attend it is still possible to have fun and still get good grades if you manage your time wisely. Another important thing that I learned at ACP was how to act as a professional. Soon after I began college I realized how my classmates and I were no longer treated as children. We had our own responsibilities and nobody was babysitting us anymore. I think this as well as the professional demeanor demanded by our teachers made us grow up fast. We soon learned how to be professionals without losing our own identity.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    albany college of pharmacy and health sicences is a very goal-oriented, focus, ethusiastic school with respected professors with high integrity and professionalism guiding highly motivated and hard-working students who want to contribute to the society.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    The majority of my classmates are fairly intelligent and were high ranking students at their highschools, and as they were in highschool, continue to be hardworking individuals striving towards their goals in the medical industry.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    the long walks to get to places.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I mostly brag about the fact that I have a nice chemistry lab that I love. My science department is pretty nice.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The academics is unique about the school because its demanding but it pays off in the end.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The faculty are very friendly and approachable at my school, most faculty and professors have open office hours.They try their best to help the student in any way possible. The reason why they promote this is because they want the students to have a successful college eperience and become great pharmacists after graduation.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The school is best known for the high caliber students it graduates. Students that graduate from the school are more than prepared for their professional careers and usually have little to no problem finding a job or career right out of school. The school exposes student to so much material and clinical situatons that student are generally always prepared for any situation.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The type of person that should attend this school should be a person who is ready to buckle down and take care of their education. I have heard that numerous people who attend this school right out of highschool fail or drop out. There are many of us who want to be transfer students but there are no more seats. Then find out half the student body failed, those seats could have been given to someone who was ready to be at a school this challenging.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    People who don't like sciences should not attend Albany college of pharmacy.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how negative the outlook of students was at this college. The bureaucracy in place does not concern itself with student morale when I feel that it should be the opposite. The programs offered are very work intensive and stressful. The amount of drinking that students participate in is ridiculous and I believe it is somewhat a product of high stress and the lack of interest of the key school officials express (by a lack of enticing alternative activities).

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is nothing frustrating about the school.

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

902

Total Undergrad Enrollment

506

Total Grad Students

31%

Out-Of-State

68%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

24

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

46%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
65%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 79% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,981

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$10,700

Room and Board

43,681

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$23,147
$30 - $48K
$22,291
$48 - $75K
$28,244
$75 - $110K
$30,997
$110K & UP
$31,559

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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