What division is Albany?

Albany competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the CAA.

What GPA do you need for Albany?

The average GPA at Albany is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Albany has an enrollment of approximately 16,908 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Albany?

Albany has an acceptance rate of 75%.

How do I get recruited to play at Albany?

To get recruited at Albany, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Albany's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Albany

Albany, NYFCSCAA

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

16,908

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

75%

Acceptance

27%

Graduation

100%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Albany is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the CAA, located in Albany, NY. We map football and basketball at Albany, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

27%

Acceptance

75%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Retention

100%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$27,873

Coaching Staff52 coaches across football and basketball

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About Albany Athletics

Albany is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Albany, NY, competing in the CAA. With an enrollment of 16,908 students, Albany offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football and basketball at Albany with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Albany is 3.4. The school maintains a 27% graduation rate.

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