Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) was founded in 1881 as the Albany College of Pharmacy. It was the first school in the United States to offer a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. In 1903, it became a part of Union University and was renamed Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Over the years, ACPHS has grown to become one of the most respected pharmacy schools in the country. It now offers a wide range of programs including Doctor of Pharmacy, Master’s Degrees, Certificates and Doctoral Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Business Administration. In addition to its academic programs, ACPHS also provides an array of services to students such as career counseling, academic advising, library resources and student organizations. The college has also developed strong relationships with local hospitals and pharmacies that allow students to gain valuable experience while pursuing their degree. ACPHS is committed to providing students with an education that is comprehensive yet personalized to meet their individual educational needs. With its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, patient care and service, ACPHS continues to be at the forefront of pharmacy education today.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a total enrollment of 1,621 students. Of these students, 81% are undergraduate students and 19% are graduate students. The student to faculty ratio is 13:1 with an average class size of 15 students. The college has a diverse student body, with 60% White, 22% Asian, 8% Hispanic/Latinx, 4% Black/African American, 2% multiracial, and 4% other. In terms of admission statistics, the college has an acceptance rate of 72%. This means that out of all applicants who apply to the college only 72 percent are accepted. The average SAT score for accepted students is 1160 and the average GPA is 3.50. To be admitted to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences it is important for applicants to have strong academic credentials as well as a commitment to community service or healthcare related activities.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 56% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 1,037 |
| Female applicants | 633 |
| Male applicants | 404 |
| Applicants accepted | 722 |
| Female applicants accepted | 442 |
| Male applicants accepted | 280 |
| Freshman enrollment | 225 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 139 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 86 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 139 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 101 |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 45% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | 57 |
| Students accepting place on wait list | 41 |
| Students accepted from wait list | 41 |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 100% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.5 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 95% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | N/A |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 510-600 |
| SAT Math average score | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 560-650 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 510-600 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 48% |
| Average ACT Composite score | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 23-27 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |