SUNY Empire State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2895 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #815 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #747 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #77 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2 of 2 | In Saratoga Springs |
| #1099 of 2,313 | For Multimedia |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 7,789
- Graduates
- 1,756
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- esc.edu
SUNY Empire State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
SUNY Empire State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
151 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,777 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
SUNY Empire State 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.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4838 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1356 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1336 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 1321 (14%) |
| Asian | 322 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 274 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,071
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,980 | $23,790 |
| Fee in-district | $560 | $560 |
| Fee in-state | $560 | $560 |
| Fee out-of-state | $560 | $560 |
SUNY Empire State College majors
SUNY Empire State College has granted 1,716 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 399 master's across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY Empire State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 42 | 344 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 47 | 311 | |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 188 | 14 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 95 | 97 | |
| Psychology, General | 164 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 20 | 89 | |
| Education, General | 33 | 68 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 10 | 89 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | 63 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 92 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 5 | 69 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | 53 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 59 | ||
| Accounting | 53 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | ||
| History, General | 1 | 44 | |
| General Studies | 41 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 37 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 31 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 30 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 28 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 11 | 16 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 26 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | 22 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 26 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Nursing Education | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Information Technology | 14 | ||
| Human Services, General | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | ||
| Homeland Security, Other | 4 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Labor Studies | 2 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 430 | 1,716 | 399 |
SUNY Empire State College has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 27% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
SUNY Empire State College has published 1,422 scientific papers with 15,135 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Business, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 51 |
| 1993 | 9 | 58 |
| 1994 | 11 | 64 |
| 1995 | 16 | 63 |
| 1996 | 15 | 66 |
| 1997 | 6 | 57 |
| 1998 | 13 | 92 |
| 1999 | 9 | 84 |
| 2000 | 8 | 85 |
| 2001 | 9 | 81 |
| 2002 | 12 | 88 |
| 2003 | 13 | 93 |
| 2004 | 17 | 112 |
| 2005 | 22 | 150 |
| 2006 | 14 | 141 |
| 2007 | 17 | 184 |
| 2008 | 35 | 225 |
| 2009 | 43 | 250 |
| 2010 | 40 | 271 |
| 2011 | 62 | 347 |
| 2012 | 63 | 434 |
| 2013 | 88 | 563 |
| 2014 | 51 | 686 |
| 2015 | 59 | 711 |
| 2016 | 84 | 731 |
| 2017 | 61 | 736 |
| 2018 | 70 | 827 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1001 |
| 2020 | 68 | 1038 |
| 2021 | 56 | 1304 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1241 |
| 2023 | 81 | 1313 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1198 |
SUNY Empire State College alumni
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Bernard Kerik
- Occupations
- prison warden
- Biography
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Bernard Bailey Kerik is an American consultant and former police officer who was the 40th Commissioner of the New York Police Department from 2000 to 2001.
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Alan Rachins
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Alan L. Rachins was an American actor, known for his role as Douglas Brackman in L.A. Law which earned him both Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, and his portrayal of Larry (Dharma's hippie father) on the television series Dharma & Greg.
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Julie Carmen
- Occupations
- film directoractortelevision actorpsychotherapistfilm actor
- Biography
-
Julie Carmen is an American actress, dancer and a licensed psychotherapist. She came to prominence onscreen in the 1980s and 1990s, for her roles in John Cassavetes’ Gloria (1980), Robert Redford’s The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) and John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness (1995).
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Kenny Barron
- Occupations
- recording artistjazz pianistjazz musicianpedagoguecomposer
- Biography
-
Kenneth Barron is an American jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era.
General info
| Alternative names | ESC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Academic calendar | Year round. Freshmen admitted twice per semester |
| Total FTE staff | 781 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Two Union Ave Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866-4391 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 5185872100 |