Albany College Of Pharmacy
Location and Contact Information
106 New Scotland AvenueAlbany, NY 12208-3492
USA
Main Tel: (518) 694-7200
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent college devoted to health care. The college operates two campuses, one in Albany, New York and the other in Colchester, Vermont. It was established in the year 1881. ACPHS offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate level programs in diverse areas of study. ACPHS is home to two research institutes, the Pharmaceutical Research Institute, which is dedicated to a three-pronged business development model, and the Research Institute for Health Outcomes, dedicated to study the economics of health care.
ACPHS has an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations like Craft Club, Orthodox Christian Student Association and the Ski and Snowboard Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,860 |
| Room | $ 6,100 |
| Board | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other | $ 3,604 |
Financial Aid
ACP participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 92% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 91% | $7,079 |
| Institutional Grant | 87% | $5,349 |
| Federal Grant | 25% | $3,158 |
| Pell Grant | 15% | $3,479 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,824 |
| State or Local Grant | 51% | $1,971 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 78% | $12,521 |
| Federal Loan | 77% | $5,235 |
| Other Loan | 34% | $16,593 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Albany College Of Pharmacy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 3,000 |
| 2 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | 23,991 |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | 30,410 |
| 4 | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | 21,537 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 41,433 |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 53,715 |
| 7 | Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | 7,413 |
| 8 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 51,474 |
| 9 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 36,041 |
| 10 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 16,149 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 211 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 17 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 48 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,525 in 2009-2010 (1,532 full-time equivalent).
About 47% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 53% of the class.
Undergrads are 72% of enrolled students and graduate students are 28%.
Students under 25 years old represent 87% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 67% All 66%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 510-620 Math 580-660 Writing 500-620
Room and Board
ACP provides on-campus housing for 750 of its 1,532 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
ACP offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MEDICINE
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])