Albany, NY | acphs.edu/

Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private, independent institution with a long tradition of academic and research excellence. Our mission is to educate the next generation of leaders to improve the health of our society. Our campus community centers on health science, which is why our students are so successful in their future careers including pharmacy, medicine, and public health. From undergraduate research opportunities to working in student-operated pharmacies, students at ACPHS work together to improve the lives of others.

In addition to our 6-year PharmD program, ACPHS offers a variety of undergraduate degree programs related to clinical laboratory and patient facing pathways. Support for pre-professional tracks like Pre-Med and Pre-PA are available along with joint-degree programs for MD, DO, PA, Dentistry, and Law.

Representatives

Shannon Smith
she/her/hers
Regional Associate Director of Admissions
(518) 694-7197
shannon.smith@acphs.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
ALB (12 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
547 / 875

Average Class Size
20

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
23% / 43% / 4%

Athletics Division
NA

Athletics League
USCAA- Yankee Small College Conference

Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
NA / 1315

Mid-Range or Average GPA
3.5

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
2292 / 1354 (59%)

Deposits
134

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Sometimes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? Sometimes

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: November 1
Early Action: November 15
Regular Decision: February 1

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: August 1, 2025
Spring: January 1, 2025

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Decided and released with acceptance

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Decided and released with acceptance

Link to Scholarship Info
acphs.edu/admissions/financial-aid

Points of Pride

1. 100% of accepted students receive merit-based scholarships.

2. 97% placement rate in Residency, Graduate Studies, or Employment.

3. ACPHS students are actively involved in conducting research as early as their first-year.