Application Requirements for First-Year Students

Application submitted via our online application or the Common App
Official high school transcript
Personal essay or graded paper
Letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher
*Auditions are required for the Musical Theatre program

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Academic Value

For 100 years, Russell Sage College has prepared students across wide-ranging disciplines to succeed professionally.

Majors & Programs

Your Gator Gateway

College shouldn’t be hard to navigate, but a lot of colleges make it complicated. We believe your investment in your education is a big deal. So we’ve listed to students and designed The Gator Gateway – the college experience you deserve.

Learn more about your complete support system at Sage.

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The Sage Experience

Discover what it means to be a Sage student

Russell Sage College offers more than 60 student clubs and organizations on both campuses. From the professional Theatre Institute at Sage and the Opalka Gallery, to our community chorus, Sage Singers — and many academic, multicultural, religious, service and game clubs in between — you will have countless opportunities to meet new people and experience new adventures at Sage.

Student Life

An Affordable Investment in your Future

We’re committed to providing an affordable education designed to prepare you academically and professionally.

99% of applicants for financial aid receive an award

Guaranteed $68,000 merit scholarships across four years

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Get to know our unique learning community.

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Why Sage?

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“As you learn more about this lively and diverse intellectual community, you’ll discover a college that combines excellent professional preparation with a caring environment supportive of student success.”

Christopher Ames

President

Spotlights

Alumni say the professional preparation and supportive community at Sage helped set them up for early career success.

Alumni

Biology Bachelor’s Degree Pre-Med Studies 2019

Kyle Peterson , PA-C

“Russell Sage College has a strong name in the Capital Region, especially in the medical community,” said Physician Assistant Kyle …

Alumni

2018

Liz Karam

“I don’t think I could have picked a better major and minor for the work I am doing now,” says …

Alumni

Criminal Justice, Law & Behavioral Science 2021

Nicole Collazo

Nicole Collazo finished her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law and Behavior Science at Russell Sage College in 2021 and …

Alumni

2020

Daniel Bentley

“Physical Education gives me the opportunity to teach students how to live a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle,” said Daniel Bentley …

Campuses in the Capital Region

Having two distinct campuses allows us to provide an experience as diverse and engaging as our students.

Our two locations are just a short shuttle away from each other in the neighboring cities of Albany and Troy, New York. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, explore and connect on both campuses. This unique advantage provides an education with more depth, a community with greater perspective and a student life with more to enjoy.

Our Campuses