Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: what international applicants need

What are Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's acceptance rate?

52.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admitted 1,489 of its 2,826 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–700 in Math and 550–680 in Reading and Writing (35% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's application fee for international students?

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences accept?

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences require?

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences have?

17 of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's 533 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences cost for international students?

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $41,475, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,500. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $57,335 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source