University at Albany · Cost & aid

Albany, NY · City · Public · Research university · the Great Danes · Website ↗

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$48,380

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$29,790

In-state

on campus

$19,165

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$3.9M

Athletic aid, women's

$15,847 per roster spot

$5M

Athletic aid, men's

$17,335 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $48,380 sticker.

Family income under $30k$13,066

$30k – $48k$15,895

$48k – $75k$19,850

$75k – $110k$20,811

Over $110k$25,009

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$3,851,038
Per roster spot$15,847 across 243 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$4,975,315
Per roster spot$17,335 across 287 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$140k / $230k
Tuition & fees$10,408 in-state · $28,998 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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