Albany Colleges & Universities

Albany, the capital of the state of New York, is located nearly 150 miles north of the Big Apple. Troy and Schenectady lie nearby, combining with Albany to make the fourth largest urban area in New York. Local education includes state schools, private universities, community colleges, some specializing in law, medicine, pharmaceutical studies and more. Albany is also host to a number of private boarding schools, frequented by well-off city kids. With such an emphasis on education, degrees can be found at associate, bachelor, master and advanced levels. College students will be particularly interested in a number of independent and underground musicians who perform in local clubs, bars and coffee houses. ( More )
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Local schools participate in Division I programs for football, ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse, making Albany a highly desirable place to go for athletes looking for scholarships or professional or semi-pro careers. The New York Giants' summer camp training takes place in Albany as well. An interesting fact about Albany is its mediocrity: Albany is sometimes called the most average city in America. The demographics of this town so closely mirror the national averages that Albany is frequently polled, surveyed and used as a test market for new products.

Albany Public and Private Colleges and Universities

About Albany

Students who are looking for that perfect blend of city life and rigorous academics should consider adding Albany colleges to their list of potential places to study. That's because Albany schools don't suffer from the overwhelming excitement, pollution, and traffic commonly associated with larger cities. But they don't suffer from the boredom and malaise sometimes associated with more rural settings. Albany universities have found the perfect blend between city living and relative quietude.

What Else Do Albany Colleges Offer?

Albany schools are famous all over the world for the rigorous academic programs, athletic facilities, and top-notch faculty members. The training and instruction you'll receive can help prepare you for a lifetime of success in whatever field or career you want to pursue. Graduates of Albany universities go on to become leaders of industry all over the world. Some of the finest politicians, doctors, movie directors, fashion designers, lawyers, and scientists graduated from various programs in Albany.

More on Albany Living

Some people are surprised that Albany is the capital of New York given how incredibly popular neighboring Manhattan is. But don't be fooled. Albany might not have as much "in-your-face" excitement as Manhattan does, but if you're looking for fine dining, terrific museums, professional sports, or amazing shopping, Albany can satisfy whatever desires you might have. When the classroom becomes too much to bear (as it does for all college students), quick jaunts away from campus can provide you with hours and hours of fun and excitement.

City Website	http://www.albanyny.org/
Area	21.8 square miles
County	Albany County
Population (2000)	95,658
Area Code	518
Architectural Landmark	"The Egg" - A world-class performing arts complex located at the Empire State Plaza. Its nickname extends from its curved "egg-like" structure.
Festival	Tulip Festival (May), Alive-At-Five Concert Series (Summer)
Newspapers	Albany Times Union, Metroland
Nickname	"Cradle of the Union"