Excelsior College: Ranking & Review
| Albany rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 708 | 2491 Top 15% |
Excelsior College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 34,022 | 17,002 | 17,020 |
34,022 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
34,022 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50. Application fee for graduates - $50.
Excelsior College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Excelsior College Tuition
Excelsior College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $510 | $510 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $645 | $645 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 249 | 1,543 | 16 | 1,808 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 732 | 423 | 214 | 1,369 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 291 | 385 | 228 | 904 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 241 | 278 | 519 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 13 | 93 | 99 | 205 |
| Science Technologies & Technicians | 27 | 72 | 99 | |
| Psychology | 40 | 40 | ||
| History | 34 | 34 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 26 | 26 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 26 | 26 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 5 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
| Social Sciences | 20 | 20 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 12 | 12 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 4 | 4 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||||
| Education | ||||
| Grand Total | 1,558 | 3,001 | 566 | 5,125 |
A total of 4,559 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Excelsior College.
At the master's level 566 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
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General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Mission Statement | Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are — academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of learning. |
| Academic Calendar | Other academic year |
| Total FTE staff | 846 |
| Instructional FTE | 328 |
| Research FTE | 17 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.excelsior.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Columbia Cir Albany, New York, 12203-5159 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 5184648500 |