Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admitted 66% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 2,041 applications received in 2023, 1,353 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the fee for the application is $75.

Students who submit their applications to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for fall should anticipate a decision by December 15.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's admissions stats.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	35%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	30%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	December 15

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Want to Apply Early to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1

The early decision acceptance rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 52%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 66%. In 2021, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admitted 12 of the 23 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

For more information on transferring to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Curious about the factors that are considered by Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for more information on admission factors.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Application Requirements

Check with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

Students admitted to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68% submitted a class rank. At Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 35% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 74% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	24%
3.75 and 3.99	50%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	5%
3.00 and 3.24	4%
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 30% of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students scored 760 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

To be most competitive at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, you should strive to earn between 24 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accept transfer credits?

✅ Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

❌ No, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate?

✅ Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate is 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

✅ Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's early decision acceptance rate was 52% in 2021.

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