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Sage College of Albany, also known as SCA, is a comprehensive institution of higher education located at New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, United States. SCA is one of the three colleges that compose the Sage Colleges. The college offers both associate and bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study.
SCA’s campus boasts of an active student life. There are several on-campus clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the popular organizations are the Student Government Association, Commuter Relations Club, Association of Campus Events (A.C.E.), Residence Hall Council, and American Institute of Graphic Arts (A.I.G.A.). The college’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in sports such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location140 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 USA Main Tel: (518) 292-1717 Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, design, therapy and counseling, and fine arts.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Master | 293 | 19 | | Bachelor | 227 | 23 | | 42 | 1 | | Associate | 40 | 17 | | Post-master's certificate | 22 | 7 | | < 1 year certificate | 2 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,987 in 2007-2008 (1,312 full-time equivalent). About 31% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 69% of the class. Undergrads are 50% of enrolled students and graduate students are 50%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,290 | | Room | $ 4,850 | | Board | $ 4,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 2,060 |
Financial Aid: Sage College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSage College provides on-campus housing for 107 of its 1,312 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsThe school is in the Skyline Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 60% | | Women | 63% | | All | 62% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-520 | | Math | 470-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (69 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
DESIGN (38 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (200 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded) - Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS (17 awarded) LAW (10 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (57 awarded) - General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MEDIA (7 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Health Services Administration
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (49 awarded) - Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (27 awarded) - Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (26 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
SCIENCE (2 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (83 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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