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Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Empire State University

The State University of New York, Empire State University (also referred to as Empire State University or SUNY Empire) is a public university headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Empire State University is a multi-site institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as distance degrees through the Center for Distance Learning. The university has approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and has an acceptance rate of 51%. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,676

Net price

7,585

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,676

Average net price

$7,648

In-state tuition

$17,558

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,776

Books & supplies

$19,699

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$18,730

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$8,989
$30–48K
$10,507
$48–75K
$14,812
$75–110K
$16,481
$110K+
$19,679

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$54,080

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,167

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,160

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,585

Total enrollment

49%

Part-time

33

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

68% women
32% men

Race & ethnicity

White
46%
Hispanic
16%
Black
16%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Empire State University FAQ

Is Empire State University a public or private school?

Empire State University is a public institution located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

What is the acceptance rate at Empire State University?

Empire State University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Empire State University cost?

The average annual net price at Empire State University is $11,676 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,648 in-state and $17,558 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Empire State University?

About 41% of students at Empire State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Empire State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Empire State University students earn a median of $54,080 per year.

How many students attend Empire State University?

Empire State University enrolls about 7,585 students.

Campus

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