Russell Sage College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,394

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,713

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.59%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.1%

1,884 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,266

67.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.6%

164 Graduates

About

Russell Sage College is a higher education institution located in Rensselaer County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Russell Sage College were Other Psychology (115 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (44 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (31 degrees).

In 2021, 719 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Russell Sage College. 82.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (434 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Russell Sage College is $32,394, which is $9,210 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Russell Sage College is $32,394, which is $9,210 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,713.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Russell Sage College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,394

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Russell Sage College was $32,394. The cost of tuition at Russell Sage College is $9,210 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Russell Sage College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,713

2021 Value

1.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Russell Sage College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,713. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Russell Sage College grew by 1.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Russell Sage College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,635

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Russell Sage College was of $10,635 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.12% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Russell Sage College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Russell Sage College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Russell Sage College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Russell Sage College was 2.59%, which represents 22 out of the 851 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Russell Sage College received 1,884 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.28% annual growth. Out of those 1,884 applicants, 1,377 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,266 students enrolled at Russell Sage College in 2021.

Russell Sage College has an overall enrollment yield of 19.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,377

Accepted Out of 1,884

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Russell Sage College was 73.1% (1,377 admissions from 1,884 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.28%, while admissions grew by 6.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Russell Sage College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Russell Sage College had a total enrollment of 2,266 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Russell Sage College is 1,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 740. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at Russell Sage College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Russell Sage College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.5% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% Asian, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0883% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Russell Sage College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46%), followed by White Male (13.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.4%), followed by White Male (12.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Russell Sage College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,266 students. The full-time enrollment at Russell Sage College is 1,526 and the part-time enrollment is 740. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at Russell Sage College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Russell Sage College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Russell Sage College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Russell Sage College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Russell Sage College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,370 enrolled students
Black or African American
235 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
222 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Russell Sage College is 60.5% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% Asian, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0883% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 232 students (10.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 463 more women than men received degrees from Russell Sage College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Russell Sage College is white (434 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Russell Sage College is Other Psychology (115 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (44 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (31 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Russell Sage College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (152 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees), and Health (284 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,842,383 people), Registered nurses (1,460,706 people), Secondary school teachers (480,852 people), Education administrators (333,352 people), and Other managers (311,151 people).

The most specialized majors at Russell Sage College in 2021 are Psychology (152 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees), Health (284 degrees), EDUCATION. (91 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Credit analysts

The most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Psychology (152 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees), Health (284 degrees), EDUCATION. (91 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Russell Sage College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,355,871 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,816,918 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (605,677 people), Outpatient care centers (423,594 people), and Offices of physicians (284,720 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Russell Sage College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
85 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
36 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
32 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Russell Sage College was Registered Nursing with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Russell Sage College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

591

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Russell Sage College, which is 0.217 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (591).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Russell Sage College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Russell Sage College in Other Psychology, which is 0.208 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Russell Sage College in Other Psychology, which is 4.8 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Russell Sage College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Russell Sage College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.66% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
434 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Russell Sage College is white (434 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

12.5% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
365 degrees awarded
White Male
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Russell Sage College is white female (365 degrees awarded). There were 5.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (69 degrees).

Operations

Russell Sage College has an endowment valued at nearly $47.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.83M (20.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Russell Sage College had a total salary expenditure of 43.3M. Russell Sage College employs 50 Assistant professors, 35 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Russell Sage College are Female Assistant professor (42), Female Associate professor (30), and Female Lecturer (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Russell Sage College are: Management, with 49 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Endowment

$47.5M

2021 Endowment

21.2%

growth from 2020

Russell Sage College has an endowment valued at about $47.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Russell Sage College grew 21.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.93M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Russell Sage College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.9M

2021 Salaries

1.37%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Russell Sage College paid a median of $21.9M in salaries, which represents 50.5% of their overall expenditure ($43.3M) and a 1.37% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.49M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2021, Russell Sage College paid a total of $6.49M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Russell Sage College were Assistant professor with 50 employees, Associate professor with 35 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Russell Sage College were Management with 49 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Russell Sage College was Female Assistant professor with 42 employees, Female Associate professor with 30 employees, and Female Lecturer with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Russell Sage College.