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The Maria College of Albany, New York is a two year private college founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy. It specializes in health care courses. Originally a women’s college, it became co-educational in 1971. The campus school which provides Early Childhood Education degree program was established in 1967. The college also introduced flexible course schedules such as the Evening Division in 1971 and the Weekend College providing associate’s degree in 1981.
Maria College, Albany offers the students with certificate courses such as gerontology, paralegal studies, bereavement studies, teaching assistant and nurse studies. The college also offers associate’s degrees in a wide range of subjects including computer information systems, accounting, occupational therapy assistant, paralegal, business and nursing. Maria College provides an extensive library resource service for the students, a bookstore and counseling facility as well.
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Campus Location700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
USA
Main Tel: (518) 438-3111
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Maria College Of Albany HighlightsWhere Maria College Of Albany stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 136 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 33 | 3 |
Maria College StudentsThe student enrollment at Maria College was 752 in 2007 (416 full-time equivalent). About 11% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 89% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 58% are full-time and 42% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,160 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Maria College 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 | | 10 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 7 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Maria College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 56% | | Women | 64% | | All | 63% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-500 | | Math | 390-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) LAW (1 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (15 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICINE (11 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (107 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (13 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
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