- AcademicsC+
- ValueB
- DiversityB
- CampusB+
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationB
- DormsNG
- Campus FoodNG
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyA
SUNY Empire State College is ...
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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
81%
SAT Range
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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
$13,733/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
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.48 responses
- 77%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.47 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,841Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
77%
Pell Grant
78%
Varsity Athletes
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
22%
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
SUNY Empire State College Reviews
394 reviews
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I learned so much at this college! They offered a wide variety of courses, and I thoroughly enjoyed the diverse courses they offered. I love SUNY Empire State College!
If you would be open to attending an affordable college, working with a mentor, and open to attending classes through an online experience then SUNY Empire might just be what you are looking for. (Especially if you live in New York State) SUNY Empire has many satellite campuses across the whole of New York State, with its main campus in Saratoga Springs, New York. I personally took classes online through the college; even though I lived in Rockland County, NY, there was a satellite campus right in Nanuet, NY (only 15-20 minutes from where I live.) The college is usually very good for working people, who possess a job and still want to take classes and earn their degree at the same time. The professors of Empire State are very helpful with all kinds of questions as well, according to my own experience. Overall it is a very good school of higher education.
SUNY Empire State College is a great school for a non-traditional adult student like me. I have been accepted for an online Associates Degree program, and have been assigned a professor-mentor to guide me in planning my courses. I am excited about the challenges of taking courses online, and the flexibility to integrate the classes into a busy life with adult responsibilities. I am looking forward to the Spring 2 term that starts in March, and also to learning the information and skills that will empower me to make a career change from retail to marketing.