Maria College

Maria College Overview

Maria College is a private, nonprofit school in the urban setting of Albany, New York. Maria College was founded in 1958 and the school presently has around 742 students per year, including 703 undergraduates.

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.

2022 Maria College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	22%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	10%
Tuition	$15,500
Percent of Need Met	60%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$7,033

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Is Maria College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

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

Maria College Acceptance Rate 2022

Maria College is not difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Maria College is 22%. Last year, 328 students applied to Maria College and 73 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Maria College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure 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 100% return for their sophomore year. Maria Collegehas a six year graduation rate of 40 for undergrads. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Maria College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Maria College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Maria College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $9,466 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

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! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Maria College.

Based on this information, is Maria College the school for you? Remember, the best school 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?

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

If you would like to see Maria College for yourself, be sure to 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.

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