Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Acceptance Rate
Albany, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,292
- Admitted
- 1,354
- Yield
- 9.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate has fallen from 67.4% in 2014–15 to 59.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,583 to 2,292 (+45%) over that period.
Its 59.1% rate makes Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (62.9% for women vs 51.4% for men, a 11.5-point gap). Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,583 | 1,067 | 67.4% | 213 |
| 2015–16 | 1,421 | 936 | 65.9% | 188 |
| 2016–17 | 1,278 | 884 | 69.2% | 154 |
| 2017–18 | 1,366 | 1,073 | 78.6% | 186 |
| 2018–19 | 1,985 | 1,427 | 71.9% | 191 |
| 2019–20 | 2,216 | 1,575 | 71.1% | 185 |
| 2020–21 | 1,693 | 1,273 | 75.2% | 117 |
| 2021–22 | 1,771 | 1,272 | 71.8% | 115 |
| 2022–23 | 2,041 | 1,353 | 66.3% | 111 |
| 2023–24 | 2,292 | 1,354 | 59.1% | 134 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,524 | 958 | 62.9% |
| Men | 766 | 394 | 51.4% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–680 | 50% |
| SAT Math | 560–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–33 | 4% |
How Albany College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate is 59.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,354 admitted of 2,292 applicants).
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences test optional?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received 2,292 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,354.
What SAT score do you need for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Admitted students at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences typically scored 560–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences getting harder to get into?
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.4% in 2014–15 to 59.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.acphs.edu/.