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University at Albany

  • LocationAlbany, NY
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 16,880 students
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University at Albany is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The University at Albany lists a Catholic Campus Minister, Catherine Reid, who works in the Interfaith Center in the Campus Center in collaboration with All Saints Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Albany lists the campus ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University at Albany, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miAll Saints Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Marian Hall: 2.1 mi2Parish of Mater Christi: 2.1 mi3Saint Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church: 2.3 mi4Church of the Blessed Sacrament: 2.3 mi5Christ Our Light Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Catholic Campus Ministry, Interfaith Center (Campus Center 346): 0.5 miUniversity at Albany (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. All Saints Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 16 Homestead Street, Albany
  2. Marian Hall — 2.1 mi
  3. Parish of Mater Christi — 2.1 mi · 40 Hopewell Street, Albany
  4. Saint Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 17 Exchange Street, Albany
  5. Church of the Blessed Sacrament — 2.3 mi · 607 Central Avenue, Albany
  6. Christ Our Light Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry :: Roman Catholic Diocese of Albanyrcda.org/offices/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY”
      The Diocese of Albany lists the University at Albany among its campus ministries.
    2. Interfaith Center | University at Albanyalbany.edu/student-engagement-belonging/resource-centers/interfaith-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catherine Reid Catholic Campus Minister 518-442-5592”
      The Interfaith Center page lists Catherine Reid as Catholic Campus Minister, with a phone number.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Diocese of Albany lists the University at Albany's campus ministry, and the university lists a Catholic Campus Minister.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry :: Roman Catholic Diocese of Albanyrcda.org/offices/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY”
      The Diocese of Albany lists the University at Albany among its campus ministries.
    2. Interfaith Center | University at Albanyalbany.edu/student-engagement-belonging/resource-centers/interfaith-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catherine Reid Catholic Campus Minister 518-442-5592”
      The Interfaith Center page lists Catherine Reid as Catholic Campus Minister, with a phone number.
  • The campus minister offers spiritual direction, conversations, and help with sacramental preparation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catherine Reid | University at Albanyalbany.edu/student-engagement-belonging/faculty/catherine-reid · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cathy is available for spiritual direction, conversations, and help with sacramental preparation.”
      The campus minister offers spiritual direction, conversations, and help with sacramental preparation.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Ministry, Interfaith Center (Campus Center 346)

  • Address: Campus Center 346, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
  • Location: On campus

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Source: albany.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Interfaith Center | University at Albanyalbany.edu/student-engagement-belonging/resource-centers/interfaith-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catherine Reid Catholic Campus Minister 518-442-5592”
    The Interfaith Center page lists Catherine Reid as Catholic Campus Minister, with a phone number.
    “Campus Center 346 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222”
    The Interfaith Center office is at Campus Center 346, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222.
  2. Catherine Reid | University at Albanyalbany.edu/student-engagement-belonging/faculty/catherine-reid · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Cathy Reid serves as the Catholic chaplain at UAlbany in collaboration with All Saints Catholic Church.”
    The Catholic chaplain at UAlbany works in collaboration with All Saints Catholic Church.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
72 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$17,210

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
12,190
Total students16,880
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,167
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,802
Median federal debt at graduation$19,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
61%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$67,979
Admission rate69%
Students receiving Pell grants44%

Value index: 70 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Albany

The Most Reverend Mark O'Connell, Bishop of Albany

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: rcda.org, rcda.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University at Albany a Catholic college?
No. University at Albany is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry (Interfaith Center).

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