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SUNY Empire State College

  • 4 Year
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 427 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      A+
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    Empire State College is a public college located in Saratoga Springs, New York in the Albany Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,772 undergraduate students. The Empire State College acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Business, Community Organization and Advocacy, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 14% of students, Empire State College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,500.
    About SUNY Empire State College...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    Two Union Ave
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    Branch of
    SUNY System
    Website
    esc.edu
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    SUNY Empire State College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Neither required nor recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,381/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,689/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    67%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.45 responses
    94%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.51 responses
    74%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.50 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      1,089 Graduates
    • Community Organization and Advocacy
      607 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      213 Graduates
    • Psychology
      203 Graduates
    • Physical Sciences
      197 Graduates
    • Nursing
      177 Graduates
    • Education
      117 Graduates
    • Arts
      108 Graduates
    • English
      108 Graduates
    • Public Policy Analysis
      80 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,772Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    6,038
    Undergrads Over 25
    77%
    Pell Grant
    80%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 22 responses
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    • Empowered
      32%
    • Hard working and independent
      32%
    • Dedicated
      23%
    • Motivated
      14%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    14%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
    National
    83%
    82%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
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    SUNY Empire State College Reviews

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    My professors at SUNY Empire State College are the reason for my academic success. They have all been top rate in the area of giving feedback which is so essential to online learning. They are always available to answer any questions and respond promptly. Last Spring, I was hospitalized for a very serious illness. It took months to recover, I thought I would have to drop my Statistics and Art History classes but, both professors were in constant contact with me and made special time allowances to make sure I completed the courses. When you are a student at SUNY Empire State College, you are made to feel as though you are part of a class even when the class is online. You get the distinct feeling from your professors that they want you to succeed and they really help you reach that success.
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    Supportive mentors and academic support, challenging learning experience. I am so glad I chose SUNY Empire!
    I have to thank my mentor, Melissa Centor. She is always available and positive. The mentor program has made it easy as an online student, which is not always easy. My mentor has made sure I was registered for correct classes each semester, gave me options when I asked, and even gave advice. If struggling with a class, she pointed me to the free tutoring provided through the school. The ease of the online system has made the college experience less daunting. I am considering taking my graduate classes through Empire State as well.