Troy, NY · Private nonprofit university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $60,074 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $60,074 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,980 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,260 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $77,763 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $34,399 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $43,364 less than the sticker price — about 56% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (190), Football (114), Lacrosse (57), Baseball (40), Soccer (36), Ice Hockey (28), Swimming & Diving (23), Basketball (20), Tennis (15), Golf (13) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (130), Soccer (30), Ice Hockey (29), Swimming & Diving (28), Lacrosse (26), Field Hockey (25), Softball (21), Basketball (18), Tennis (11) |
| Softball conference | Liberty League |
| Head softball coach | Amber Maisonet |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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