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A small, private coeducational institution with two distinct campuses, Russell Sage College provides a learning experience as unique and diverse as its students. Focused on professional preparation and student support, a Sage education prepares you to thrive in today’s workforce and global community. The Office of Admission is here to support you along your journey to starting your college career.

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Undergraduate Admission

Academic Value

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

At Sage, you’ll receive an exceptional, hands-on education in a thoughtful environment with small classes, caring faculty and unwavering student support. Your learning extends beyond the classroom with opportunities to participate in internships, clinical placements and research projects.

Majors & Programs

Undergraduate Viewbook

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#8

Ranked #8 among the Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report)

3 Years in a Row!

Included on Phi Theta Kappa’s 2020, 2021 and 2022 Transfer Honor Rolls

94%

of graduates employed or continuing their education through graduate school

11:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

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

Financial Aid

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

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99%

of applicants for financial aid receive an award

$23M

In financial grants and scholarships awarded to students each year

“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

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Spotlights

Meet our students.

Student
2024

Danielle Williams

As a child, Danielle Williams had a lot of painful orthodontic work. As unpleasant as those experiences were, they also …

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Student
2023

Laura Zinzow

“This year has been a change for me,” said Laura Zinzow, a Sociology major at Russell Sage College. “I’m trying …

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Student
2025

Danarvis Bland

When Danarvis Bland was in middle school and told his mom he wanted to make a career out of video …

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Student
2024

Lizbeth Paez

When New York City native Lizbeth Paez was applying to college, she was leaning toward schools with interior design programs …

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One College, Two Campuses

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

Upcoming Events

Fall Open House-Albany Campus

Saturday October 15th

Info regarding the day

  1. Student Sage Recipients will be invited for a morning celebration from 10:00-12:00 (in Opalka) then will join in on “regular” open house from 1:00-3:00. This will include a small brunch, Honors presentation, mingling
  2. The rest of the funnel will be invited to join our open house event which will begin at 1:00 (12:30 check in) in the Armory. This will include admission info, campus tour, lunch

November Information Sessions

Friday, November 11th

Troy campus: 10-12 in Bush Memorial Center

Albany campus: 2-4 in KCC

The AM session will include light fare breakfast, admission presentation, campus tour of Troy

The PM session will include light fare lunch, admission presentation, campus tour of Albany

*there will be opportunities for cross campus tours so no need to register for both events.

Accepted Student Friday

Friday, December 2nd in Bush Memorial Center

These are intended for any accepted Fall 2023 students to experience a “day in the life” – get a campus tour, eat in the dining halls, probably sit in on a mock class….more details to follow

News

June 16, 2022

Travel Grants Support Sociology Student’s Research

Laura Zinzow Attended the American Jail Association Conference for her Honors Research into Incarcerated Women, Mental Health and Community Reentry Programs Russell Sage College Sociology major Laura Zinzow was able to attend the American Jail Association conference in Los Angeles in May, thanks to Sage’s Doris Adams Ferguson ’53 Memorial Fellowship for Sociology and its […]
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April 18, 2022

Russell Sage College to Welcome New Dean of Undergraduates, Arts and Sciences 

Russell Sage College has named Andrea Rehn, Ph.D., as undergraduate dean and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. She will join Sage in July.  Rehn is currently academic associate dean and professor of English at Whittier College outside of Los Angeles, where she directs an individualized curriculum program and has secured nearly $1.5 million […]
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April 07, 2022

Russell Sage College Named to List of Top Schools for Transfer Students

Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges Includes Sage on its Transfer Honor Roll for Third Year in a Row   Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, has named Russell Sage College to its 2022 Transfer Honor Roll.  The honor society considered college cost, financial aid, campus life for transfer students, admission practices and […]
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Gabrielle Maisonet
Gabrielle Maisonet
Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Management