Stock image of College Campus wall
Excelsior University

Excelsior University

Albany, NY, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Excelsior College is a private, 4-year institution established in Albany, New York. The college aims to serve adult students, primarily through offering online course options for over 40 academic programs. Depending on their program of study, students can transfer up to 117 credits as well as earn prior learning credits for their life experience. Excelsior also offers credit by exam options, allowing students to earn credit by completing one test after a period of individual study.

Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%

 

Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,513,399

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,417
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$116

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1279
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
29%
Out-Of-State Students
76%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Total Number of Students
14,477
Total Number of Undergrads
12,701
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Other academic year

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
69

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
51%
Residency
In-State Students
29%
Out-Of-State Students
76%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
African American
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
13%
Native American
1%
White
58%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,417
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$116

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Aaron's Review

from TN

There is a large array of courses available for multiple degree paths. The staff is available and usually answer correspondence within 24 hours. Excellent choice for student with other responsibilitie...

Chana's Review

from Spring Valley, NY

The idea behind Excelsior College is great! I can continue working at my job and at the same time take classes online. Their website is very user-friendly....

Marcelina's Review

from Fort Hood, TX

Excelsior College is a Military Friendly college. After getting my Bachelor's degree, I am now going for my Masters. All the staff are great and very helpful and knowledgeable....