Established in 1844, this is a public institution conferring undergraduate degrees in humanities and fine arts, science and math, social and behavioral sciences, business, public policy, education, and social welfare. There are 5 undergraduate schools and 8 graduate schools. The 560 acre campus is in a suburban area about 5 miles west of downtown
Albany. Including residence halls there are 90 buildings.
Active fraternities, sororities and over 160 clubs and organizations are on campus. Tours of the campus are available through the admissions office.
