Albany, New York Colleges and Universities
Higher Education Articles March 20, 2013Various degree programs are offered at several two- and four-year universities and colleges in the vicinity of Albany, New York, including Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic University and SUNY at Albany.
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College was founded in 1953, and is part of the State University of New York system. Over seventy certificate and degree programs are offered at the college in industrial technology, business, engineering and liberal arts. In 2008, Hudson Valley Community College had over 65,000 alumni and ranked 52nd in the nation for the number of associate degrees awarded annually. In January 2010, a facility called Tec-Smart was opened at the college, with more than a dozen classrooms and laboratories intended to train students in alternate fuels and energy systems among other green technologies.
Contact Information
•Address: 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, New York 12180
•Phone Number: (518) 629-4822
Rensselaer Polytechnic University
Established in 1824 as the Rensselaer School, Rensselaer Polytechnic University is the oldest technology school in the United States. The school offers over 145 bachelor and master degree programs in architecture, engineering, and science. Rensselaer opened an interdisciplinary and biotechnology studies center in 2008, providing the opportunity for an array of research in biomedical engineering, chemistry, and chemical biology. In 2010, according to the United States News & World Report, Rensselaer was among America’s leading universities.
Contact Information
•Address: 110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180
•Phone Number: (518) 276-6000
SUNY at Albany
This school offers over 120 master degree programs and over 100 undergraduate majors; SUNY at Albany is a public research institute with a student body and faculty representing over 100 countries. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has rated the school among the nation’s best for academics and affordability. In 2009, Forbes rated the university on its list of ‘America’s Best Public Colleges’. The school’s undergraduate program in public administration, criminal justice and information technology were ranked among the nation’s top ten by the U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, SUNY at Albany also offers more than 300 opportunities to study abroad through its university and other affiliated networks.
Contact Information
•Address: 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222
•Phone Number: (518) 442-3300
List of Schools Near Albany, New York
| Name of School | Student Enrollments | Type of Institution |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 1,525 | Private, Four-year |
| Albany Law School | 784 | Private, Four-year |
| Austin School of Spa Technology | 290 | Private, Less Than Two-year |
| Branford Hall Career Institute – Albany Campus | 346 | Private, Less Than Two-year |
| Bryant and Stratton College – Albany | 689 | Private, Two-year |
| Excelsior College | 33,453 | Private, Four-year |
| Hudson Valley Community College | 12,674 | Public, Two-year |
| ITT Technical Institute – Albany | 349 | Private, Two-year |
| Maria College of Albany | 773 | Private, Two-year |
| Mildred Elley School | 533 | Private, Two-year |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic University | 6,777 | Private, Four-year |
| Russell Sage College | 699 | Private, Four-year |
| Sage College of Albany | 2,560 | Private, Four-year |
| Schenectady County Community College | 4,847 | Public, Two-year |
| Sienna College | 3,305 | Private, Four-year |
| SUNY at Albany | 18,204 | Public, Four-year |
| The College of Saint Rose | 5,102 | Private, Four-year |
| Union College | 2,240 | Private, Four-year |
| Union Graduate College | 401 | Private, Four-year |
