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Albany Medical College

Albany, New York·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Mid East·amc.edu

Fall enrollment is 814 students, and 910 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.

Acceptance
Grad-only
—
6-yr graduation
Grad-only
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Total enrollment
814
peer median 1,534
Avg net price
Grad-only
—
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About

Albany Medical College (AMC) is a private medical school in Albany, New York. It was founded in 1839 by Alden March and James H. Armsby and is one of the oldest medical schools in the nation. A component of Union University, the college is part of the Albany Medical Center, which includes the Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 10 Title IV programs, 3 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 7 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
10
Passing
3
30.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

10programs
  • Passing3 · 30.0%
  • No Data7 · 70.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
3
No data
7

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

3
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+82.3%
$112,736 vs $61,854
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+107.4%
$128,313 vs $61,854
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+301.4%
$248,309 vs $61,854

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

3
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
214%
$241,500 debt · $112,736 earn
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
90%
$114,846 debt · $128,313 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
37%
$92,584 debt · $248,309 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Accredited since 1921Next review Jan 2029

Programmatic accreditations · 5

Action history · 8

  1. Mar 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  2. May 2021Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs · Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
  3. Jun 2020Renewal of Accreditation
    Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission · (SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs
  4. Oct 2019Renewal of Accreditation
    Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs · Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
  5. Jul 2019Renewal of Accreditation
    American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, students received in Pell grants, alongside $32.5M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
—
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
—
null total
Direct Loans
$32.5M
905 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

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Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Unsubsidized · Grad$19.2M
515 loan awards
Grad PLUS$13.2M
390 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 189 borrowers who entered repayment, 0 (0.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.0%
-2.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
189
Defaulted
0
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
1.0%
2017
0.5%
2018
1.6%
2019
0.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Albany Medical College

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs5
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

177 total completions
01Health Professions
16894.9%
02Biological Sciences
95.1%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
814
12-mo unduplicated
910

Gender split

Men
37%336
Women
63%574

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
28.78
24 offenses · 834 students

3-year trend

4.772 yrs ago23.891 yr ago28.78Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
48
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
2
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Aggravated assault
14
Fondling
5
Motor vehicle theft
3
Robbery
2

By location

24total
  • On campus21
  • Non-campus3

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

  • Race2

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons10
Drugs00
Liquor00

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Albany Medical College vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Albany Medical College selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
6-yr gradRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectAlbany Medical College
Grad-onlyGrad-only814Grad-only—
A T Still University of Health Sciences
Grad-onlyGrad-only3,466Grad-only—
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only778Grad-only—
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Grad-onlyGrad-only870Grad-only—
California University of Science and Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only590Grad-only—
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,534Grad-only—
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only2,617Grad-only—
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Not reportedOpen admission665$23,384—
Kansas City University
Grad-onlyGrad-only2,109Grad-only—
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
No freshman cohortNo freshman entry4,133No freshman cohort—
Meharry Medical College
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,226Grad-only—
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Grad-onlyGrad-only2,567Grad-only—
Midwestern University-Glendale
Grad-onlyGrad-only3,738Grad-only—
Morehouse School of Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only967Grad-only—
New York Medical College
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,471Grad-only—
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Grad-onlyGrad-only665Grad-only—
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only2,901Grad-only—
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Grad-onlyGrad-only2,021Grad-only—
Rush University
No freshman cohortNo freshman entry2,769No freshman cohort—
Touro University California
Not reported0.0%1,144No freshman cohort—
Touro University Nevada
No freshman cohortNo freshman entry1,600No freshman cohort—
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only346Grad-only—
Western University of Health Sciences
Grad-onlyGrad-only3,665Grad-only—
Peer group median—0.0%1,534$23,384

Institutions like Albany Medical College

Explore the federal data for institutions in Albany Medical College's comparison group.

IPEDS
  • Missouri

    A T Still University of Health Sciences

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    3,466
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Alabama

    Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    778
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Arkansas

    Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    870
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • California

    California University of Science and Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    590
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Iowa

    Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,534
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Virginia

    Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    2,617
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

    Grad rate
    Not reported
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    665
    Net price
    $23,384
  • Missouri

    Kansas City University

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    2,109
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Grad rate
    No freshman cohort
    Admit rate
    No freshman entry
    Enrollment
    4,133
    Net price
    No freshman cohort
  • Tennessee

    Meharry Medical College

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,226
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Illinois

    Midwestern University-Downers Grove

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    2,567
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Arizona

    Midwestern University-Glendale

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    3,738
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Georgia

    Morehouse School of Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    967
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • New York

    New York Medical College

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,471
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Washington

    Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    665
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    2,901
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Illinois

    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    2,021
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Illinois

    Rush University

    Grad rate
    No freshman cohort
    Admit rate
    No freshman entry
    Enrollment
    2,769
    Net price
    No freshman cohort
  • California

    Touro University California

    Grad rate
    Not reported
    Admit rate
    0.0%
    Enrollment
    1,144
    Net price
    No freshman cohort
  • Nevada

    Touro University Nevada

    Grad rate
    No freshman cohort
    Admit rate
    No freshman entry
    Enrollment
    1,600
    Net price
    No freshman cohort
  • Michigan

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    346
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • California

    Western University of Health Sciences

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    3,665
    Net price
    Grad-only

Albany Medical College Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office

The page features information about Irma Rukhadze, PhD, including her role as an Associate Professor at Albany Medical College. It provides details about her research work on sleep and respiratory neurobiology, contact information, and related news highlights about NIH-funded research projects.

Visit IR office page
Team
1 member
  • Irma Rukhadze, PhD
    Associate Professor

Reports & documents (1)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Grants & funding (3)

Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

USA Spending

Notable alumni of Albany Medical College (19)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Jacob M. Appel
  • Milton Aronowitz
  • Betty Q. Banker
  • Kenneth Blackfan
    Medicine
  • Edward Bove
    Medicine
  • Frank M. Boyce
  • Steven J. Burakoff
    Medicine
  • Thomas C. Durant
    Medicine
  • Ebenezer Emmons
    Geology
  • Jeffrey M. Friedman
    Medicine
  • Sue Goldie
    Public Health
  • Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
    Geology
Showing 1–12 of 19
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Medical College

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Albany Medical College.

What is the acceptance rate at Albany Medical College?

Albany Medical College does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no undergraduate admissions cycle to report.

What is the graduation rate at Albany Medical College?

Albany Medical College does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates track first-time, full-time undergraduates seeking a degree. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no cohort to follow.

How many students attend Albany Medical College?

Albany Medical College reports a total enrollment of 814 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Albany Medical College?

Albany Medical College does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so it does not report one.

Where is Albany Medical College located?

Albany Medical College is located in Albany, New York 12208-3479.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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