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Russell Sage College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 770
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in Troy, New York, Russell Sage College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Russell Sage College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Russell Sage College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Russell Sage College is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Russell Sage College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,894

Cost of attendance at Russell Sage College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,894

Cost of attendance at Russell Sage College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Russell Sage College received on average $25,711 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,711
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 140 54% $4,850 $679,063
Other Federal Grant 233 90% $3,750 $873,813
State Grant/Scholarships 144 55% $3,748 $539,685
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 260 100% $20,274 $5,271,356
Total Grant & Scholarships 260 100% $25,711 $6,684,854

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Russell Sage College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Russell Sage College students is 62.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.1%.

62.6%

  • asian 77.8% 7 students
  • African American 60.6% 20 students
  • white 67.3% 105 students
  • unknown 33.3% 6 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 18 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Empire Eight
  • Basketball Empire Eight
  • Track and Cross Country Empire Eight

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Russell Sage College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Russell Sage College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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