We know the news you received recently about Anna Maria College’s closure may be overwhelming, and you want to figure out your next steps quickly. Russell Sage College, an affordable private college in the Capital Region of New York with more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, would like to be a resource for you as you work out a new path to your degree. 

Like Anna Maria, we offer hands-on, practitioner-based learning to our students. Every undergraduate gains at least two significant resume-building experiences before they graduate – whether that’s clinicals, student teaching, service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad, or some other form of experiential learning. Living in the Capital Region of New York will also give you access to endless internship opportunities and employment after graduation should you choose to stay in the area.

Our transfer team will work closely with you to ensure a smooth transition toward your degree completion. We know you’ll want to get settled on where you’re headed in the fall soon, and we will provide you with answers quickly.

Tuition and Credits

We’re committed to making your transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. We will honor your financial aid package, ensuring your tuition and fees remain comparable to what you paid at Anna Maria. In addition, our room and board options are thoughtfully priced to remain accessible for families. 

Russell Sage has been ranked in the Top 25 for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Reports for seven consecutive years. We also offer one of the most affordable tuition rates among private colleges in New York state. 

Credit transfer: Russell Sage will take up to 90 transfer credits for students whose colleges have closed. 

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Be. Know. Do.

Be.

We embrace students for their unique gifts and experiences and believe they make our collective community stronger. We make it our mission to help students achieve their personal and professional goals by designing a holistic learning experience centered on their growth.

 

 

 

 

Know.

We emphasize active and experiential learning for all students. It’s not just about sitting in a classroom or listening to a professor lecture from the front of a room. A Russell Sage learner is an engaged learner. Considering diverse perspectives, working within the greater community, and preparing students to enter the workforce ready to lead are central to who we are.

Do.

100% of our students graduate with two or more key resume-building experiences, such as an internship, clinical placement, fieldwork, student teaching, study abroad, or service learning experience. 96% of our students achieve a job or graduate school acceptance after graduation, but “Be. Know. Do.” doesn’t end there. Russell Sage College alumni always strive to grow as people and improve the world around them. 

Program Matches

Anna Maria College

Russell Sage College

Art Therapy (B.A.)

Business Administration (B.S.)

Criminal Justice (B.S.)

English (B.A.)

Graphic Design

Health Science (B.S.)

History (B.A.)

Nursing (BSN and RN-BSN)

Psychology

Sport Management

Studio Art


Thinking of changing your major?

Athletics

Russell Sage College also competes in the Division III Empire 8 Conference. We offer the following athletics programs also offered at Anna Maria:

  • Basketball (men’s and women’s)
  • Baseball
  • Field Hockey

  • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
  • Soccer (men’s and women’s)
  • Softball
  • Volleyball (men’s and women’s)

Criminal Investigation Resource Center (CIRC)

The only one of its kind in the state — offering students in all majors the opportunity to assist law enforcement on real cold cases and earn internship credit.

Flex MBA

Russell Sage College’s MBA program builds the leadership skills needed for advancement in business, government, healthcare, and nonprofits — while its Flex format gives you the freedom to choose how you attend each class, week by week. Whether in person, via livestream, or online on your own time, you can adapt your education to your schedule.

Contact Us

Associate Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Management- Transfer