Russell Sage College

45 Ferry Street
Troy, NY 12180-4115
http://www.sage.edu/rsc/index.php

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1916
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students838
Endowment26,210,396
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition24,720
Room/Board8,370
Services
Associated FirmsAlbany Medical Center and other hospitals and health care agencies; New York State Government; School districts in the Northeast; Evident Technologies, Inc., and other scientific/technology companies
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory
MuseumsSchacht Fine Arts Center; Nancy Mueller Science Hall; Upton Center for Women's Studies; New York State Theatre Institute; INVEST, a Nanoscience Business Incubator connected to Mueller Science Hall, is the home of Evident Technologies, Inc. Both of these partnerships offer Russell Sage College students unusual opportunities for learning and internship experiences.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsSchacht Fine Arts Center; Nancy Mueller Science Hall; Upton Center for Women's Studies; New York State Theatre Institute; INVEST, a Nanoscience Business Incubator connected to Mueller Science Hall, is the home of Evident Technologies, Inc. Both of these partnerships offer Russell Sage College students unusual opportunities for learning and internship experiences.
Periodical Subs37,599
# of Books341,098
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months46%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size14 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing46%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (45%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (55%)
Popular EventsRally Day, Founders Day, SageFest, The Midnight Pancake Breakfast, The WORLD Conference Day, Allies Many Cultures Dinner
Nearest AirportAlbany (10), Albany (10)
Nearest TrainRensselaer (7)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Siena College/R.P.I)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations40
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Quill (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Kappa Phi National Honor Society; Phi Alpha Theta; Sigma Theta Tau; Psi Chi; Alpha Psi Omega; Beta Beta Beta; Sigma Delta Tau
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hillel; Newman Society; Protestant Student Club; BASIC(Brothers & Sisters in Christ); Intervarsity Student Fellowship; Muslim Student Alliance
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) BLSA(Black & Latina Student Association; several other groups based at the RPI campus in which Sage may participate.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Allies Choir; ASCD/Education Club; Biology Club; Business & Communications Club; Community Chorus; Creative Arts in Therapy Club; Culture Club; Dance Ensamble; French Club; Medusa Poets and Writers Club; Nehemiah Gospel Choir; Nursing Club; Nutrition Club; Physical Therapy Club; Psychology Club; RSC/RPI Ski Club; Rotaract Club; Smart Women; Spanish Club; Troubled Clefs; Athenians; Sagettes; Pride and Diversity Club