Campus & Student Life at Russell Sage College

Home to about 1,271 undergraduates in 2020, Russel Sage is a small, private college located in Troy, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Russel Sage offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Russel Sage can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Russel Sage Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Russel Sage Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Russel Sage. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Russel Sage Disability Services.

Russel Sage for the Military

While not a "service academy", Russel Sage does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Russel Sage for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Russell Sage College

Russel Sage offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Russell Sage College

Russel Sage has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,271 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,182 (93.0%). Part-time attendance was 89 (7.0%).

Russell Sage College is Ranked #2,510 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Russel Sage is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Russel Sage #2510 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Russel Sage by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Russel Sage Diversity Guide.

Russell Sage College Competes in the NCAA

Russel Sage has a total of 167 student athletes, 78 men and 89 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Russell Sage College Athletics