Explore University at Albany Hillel

Hillel is one of the largest and most exciting student organizations at UAlbany. With a dedicated staff and exceptional student leadership, Hillel is an integral part of the UAlbany campus community. Hillel's many different student groups and initiatives offer a wealth of resources and events to enrich our students' social, cultural, educational, religious, and political lives. UAlbany Hillel is an organization that is dedicated to empowering students to develop strong Jewish identities through creative self-expression.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,500 Jewish Students (12.4%*)
12,100 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

1,000 Jewish Students (21.3%*)
4,690 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
  • Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow No
  • JLIC Educator No
  • Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Kosher Dining

Kosher dining is available with your meal plan at Chabad for dinners and for lunch in the Campus Center by pre-ordering catered food for pick up. All Hillel events serve Kosher food.

Options: Kosher food available nearby

Religious Services

Friday night we have Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform services. Shabbat morning Chabad hosts Orthodox services.

Frequency: Bi-monthly

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 70%
  • U.S. Region Northeast
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $7,070
  • Tuition Out-of-State $25,660
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 5% / 3%
  • Greek Life Yes

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Contact Information

1400 Washington Ave,The Interfaith Center
Albany NY 12222 US
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518-442-5586
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