School Overview
Excelsior College is a non-profit, private college located in Albany, New York. Excelsior offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through four schools: the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing, and the School of Business and Technology.
Many students are attracted to Excelsior for its non-resident programs. Excelsior honors college credit from other accredited institutions, as well as from training in the public and private sectors that is approved by the American Council on Education (ACE). Excelsior also offers its own distance learning courses, allowing students more flexibility in pursuing their degree.
As a member of the Service-members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), Excelsior provides specialized programs for military service-members and their families. Military students can tailor their course schedule around off-duty hours, and active-duty students can take classes at U.S. military bases, overseas instillations, or even on Navy ships.
General Information
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Admission Office 7 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-5159 (518) 464-8500 (888) 647-2388 Fax: (518) 464-8777 [email protected] Contact: Annette Jeffes Assistant VP for Enrollment Management, Admissions |
Main Address 7 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203 (518) 464-8500 www.excelsior.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 32,133 Degree-seeking undergrads: 32,133 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Online application fee: $75 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs |
Financial Aid
| All Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,562 | 12% | $11,387,279 | $2,496 |
| • Pell grants | 463 | 1% | $752,072 | $1,624 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,402 | 4% | $6,150,585 | $4,387 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 2757 | 172 | – | 3132 | 107 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Area Studies, Other | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 260 | 60 | – | 368 | – |
| Accounting | 48 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 4 | 60 | – | 352 | – |
| Business/commerce | 201 | – | – | 16 | – |
| Finance | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 41 | – | – | 52 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 52 | – |
| Information Science/studies | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 158 | – | – | 196 | – |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/technicians, Other | 10 | – | – | 121 | – |
| Electromechanical Technology/electromechanical Engineering Technology | 2 | – | – | 68 | – |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields, Other | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/technician | 128 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| English Literature (british and Commonwealth) | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 154 | 52 | – | 2200 | 13 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 18 | – | – | – | 11 |
| Nursing Administration | – | 23 | – | – | 1 |
| Nursing Education | – | 18 | – | – | 1 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 136 | – | – | 2200 | – |
| History | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 79 | – | – | – | 94 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | 79 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | – | 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1969 | 60 | – | 295 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 1969 | 60 | – | 295 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Psychology | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Technologies/technicians | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Nuclear/nuclear Power Technology/technician | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Social Sciences | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Area studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Music – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Engineering Technologies Computer Systems A,B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences End of life care C History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Avionics Maintenance/Technology A Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Precision Production Trades Welding Technology A Psychology Psychology – General B Science Technologies Chemical Technology A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Excelsior College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (518) 464-8500 |
| Website: | www.excelsior.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.excelsior.edu/admissions |
| Address: | 7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY 12203-5159 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 25,245 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 0 (0% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Excelsior College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Excelsior College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 8 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 7 | 13 | 54 | 27 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Excelsior College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,159 | 15% | $3,200 |
| Federal student loans | 3,405 | 13% | $7,393 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Excelsior College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Excelsior College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Excelsior College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 25,245 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 22,674 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,571 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Excelsior College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Associate Degree Programs
- RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs
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