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Excelsior University

Albany, NYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
N/A
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
11.6K
Students
Large campus body
$63,796
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Excelsior University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Albany, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
11.6K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences27% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,427
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,961
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,783
Earnings 5yr: $122,503
Debt: $8,729
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,099
Earnings 5yr: $117,723
Debt: N/A
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,151
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $33,328
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,010
Earnings 5yr: $102,648
Debt: $25,132
Science Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,209
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,229
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,786
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,073
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,753
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,875
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,916
Earnings 5yr: $103,106
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,206
Earnings 5yr: $111,825
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,265
Earnings 5yr: $77,232
Debt: $22,486
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,737
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,458
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,667
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,828
Earnings 5yr: $63,137
Debt: $14,875
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,812
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,559
Earnings 5yr: $66,150
Debt: $6,567
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,623
Earnings 5yr: $74,852
Debt: $23,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,555
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,211
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$63,796
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$78,493

Completion Signals

N/A
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,870
Est. Monthly Payment
$117/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
100%
Avg Family Income
$43,951
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