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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.
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Campus Location106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208-3492
USA
Main Tel: (518) 694-7200
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Albany College Of Pharmacy HighlightsWhere Albany College Of Pharmacy stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Large number of students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 140 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 1 | | Bachelor | 3 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Albany College Of Pharmacy was 1,423 in 2007 (1,420 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 74% of enrolled students and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 26%. About 8% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 92% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,150 | | Room | $ 5,500 | | Board | $ 1,800 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Albany College Of Pharmacy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 16 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 20 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 43 |
Housing and MealsAlbany College Of Pharmacy provides on-campus housing for 415 of its 1,420 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Albany College Of Pharmacy Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 50% | | Women | 52% | | All | 51% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 530-630 | | Math | 570-660 | | Writing | 520-620 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded) - Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MEDICINE (140 awarded) - Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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