Russell Sage College
Troy, New York · Private
Russell Sage College admitted 76% of 1,655 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores are optional. 66% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Russell Sage College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Russell Sage College asks for a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Russell Sage College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $54,322 a year. After grants, students paid $23,588 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Russell Sage College’s acceptance rate?
Russell Sage College admitted 76% of applicants: 1,261 of 1,655 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Russell Sage College’s application deadline?
Russell Sage College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Russell Sage College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Russell Sage College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Russell Sage College asks for a counselor recommendation.
Does Russell Sage College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Russell Sage College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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