Maria College

Maria College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Albany, New York. Maria College was founded in 1958 and now enrolls around 844 students a year, including 844 undergrads. Maria College provides on-campus housing for students.

Planning to play sports? Maria College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Maria College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Maria College on the Student Life page.

Is Maria College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Maria College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Maria College

It is slightly difficult to get into Maria College. Maria College admitted 25% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 293 students applied to Maria College and 73 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Maria College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Maria College, around 83% return for their sophomore year. Around 15% of students who started at Maria College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Maria College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Maria College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Maria College meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $7,033 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $9,466 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Maria College. Based on this information, how does Maria College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Maria College a good school for you?

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Where is Maria College Located?

Maria College is located in the urban setting of Albany, New York.

If you want to see Maria College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 87 to Albany, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albany County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Maria College and Albany are like without leaving home.

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