Economic impact of Russell Sage College totaling $102.8 million for 2022-23, with breakdowns of institution and student impacts

The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York published a report for private, nonprofit colleges and universities in New York state who had a significant economic impact on their communities. 

Russell Sage College’s total economic impact in 2022-23 reached $102.8 million – $82.1 million attributed to institutional impact and $20.7 million resulted from student and visitor impact. 

Institution Impact includes spending on research, construction, instruction, technology, salaries, and any other operating expenses. While Student and Visitor Impact includes discretionary spending by students combined with money spent by campus visitors attending events and other campus activities. 

In addition, Russell Sage College supported 800 jobs – including full-time, part-time, and student employees. 400 of the employees are on campus, resulting in a combined payroll of $34.1 million. 

Recent News

November 10, 2026

Russell Sage Board of Trustees Announces Renewal of President Matthew Shaftel’s Contract Through 2031

The Russell Sage College Board of Trustees has announced the contract renewal of President Matthew Shaftel for a five-year term, extending his appointment at Russell Sage through 2031. Shaftel joined Russell Sage in July 2024 and has since led the college through historic growth, an ambitious new strategic plan, record fundraising, and a transformative merger […]
Read More
November 8, 2026

Russell Sage College Students Present Research at New York Six Undergraduate Research Conference

Nine Russell Sage College students presented research at the New York Six Undergraduate Research Conference held at Union College on November 7, 2026. This range of topics demonstrates the curiosity, creativity, and academic engagement of Russell Sage students and highlights the exciting research and faculty-mentored work taking place across the college, said Professor of Spanish […]
Read More
November 4, 2026

Arthur O. Eve HEOP at Russell Sage Leads Session at Statewide Conference

Leaders and academic counselors from Russell Sage College’s Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) shared their expertise at New York State’s Opportunity Program Fall Training Conference hosted at Hamilton College, October 15 and 16, 2026. Executive Director Jermaine Privott, Associate Director Tasha Pringle, and Academic Success Counselors Darlene Tiburcio, Deanna Cooper, and Alex […]
Read More