SUNY Empire State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #2801 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #816 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #749 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #74 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2 of 2 | In Saratoga Springs |
| #1001 of 1,378 | For Education Majors |
| #1652 of 2,460 | For Sociology |
| #2023 of 3,654 | For Psychology |
| #2028 of 2,495 | For Political Science |
| #2172 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 7,926
- Graduates
- 1,536
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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.
2,057 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,320 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 | 5018 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1369 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 1230 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1217 (13%) |
| Asian | 294 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 234 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (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
- $7,031
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
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 | $23,100 |
| 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 1,962 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 323 master's across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY Empire State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 82 | 543 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 69 | 431 | |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 72 | 117 | |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 129 | 31 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 10 | 144 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 93 | 57 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 116 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 9 | 101 | |
| Education, General | 16 | 94 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 70 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | 76 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 82 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 44 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 36 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | 30 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 20 | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| History, General | 2 | 30 | |
| Nursing Administration | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 28 | ||
| Nursing Education | 26 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Labor Studies | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 515 | 1,962 | 323 |
SUNY Empire State College has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 26% | 22% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
SUNY Empire State College has published 485 scientific papers with 5,768 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Computer Science, Education Majors, Art & Design, Medicine, Political Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 48 |
| 1992 | 0 | 36 |
| 1993 | 3 | 36 |
| 1994 | 4 | 55 |
| 1995 | 4 | 37 |
| 1996 | 5 | 66 |
| 1997 | 6 | 59 |
| 1998 | 6 | 75 |
| 1999 | 4 | 65 |
| 2000 | 3 | 62 |
| 2001 | 1 | 76 |
| 2002 | 5 | 65 |
| 2003 | 3 | 94 |
| 2004 | 6 | 100 |
| 2005 | 13 | 107 |
| 2006 | 5 | 75 |
| 2007 | 7 | 101 |
| 2008 | 16 | 135 |
| 2009 | 20 | 137 |
| 2010 | 21 | 177 |
| 2011 | 31 | 214 |
| 2012 | 44 | 315 |
| 2013 | 52 | 471 |
| 2014 | 34 | 552 |
| 2015 | 33 | 641 |
| 2016 | 29 | 587 |
| 2017 | 32 | 616 |
| 2018 | 50 | 518 |
| 2019 | 39 | 617 |
| 2020 | 32 | 653 |
| 2021 | 30 | 704 |
SUNY Empire State College alumni
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Alan Rachins
- Occupations
- writervoice actorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actor
- Biography
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Alan Leonard Rachins is an American television 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
- television actorfilm actoractorpsychotherapistdancer
- Biography
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Julie Carmen is an American actress, dancer and a licensed psychotherapist. She came to prominence onscreen in the 1980s, for her role in John Cassavetes' film, Gloria, opposite Gena Rowlands.
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Kenny Barron
- Occupations
- pedagoguecomposerrecording artistjazz musicianpianist
- Biography
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Kenny 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.
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Sarah Schulman
- Occupations
- writerhistoriannovelistfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Sarah Miriam Schulman is an American novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, gay activist, and AIDS historian. She holds an endowed chair in Nonfiction at Northwestern University and is a Fellow at the New York Institute for the Humanities. She is a recipient of the Bill Whitehead Award and the Lambda Literary Award.
General info
| Alternative names | ESC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Academic calendar | Year round. Freshmen admitted twice per semester |
| Total FTE staff | 776 |
| 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 |