SUNY Empire State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, Empire State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of SUNY Empire State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

SUNY Empire State College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Empire State College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Empire State College is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Empire State College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,630

Cost of attendance at SUNY Empire State College in 2022 for students from New York.

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New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,540

Cost of attendance at SUNY Empire State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at SUNY Empire State College received on average $7,031 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,031

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	64	63%	$5,001	$320,062
Other Federal Grant	66	65%	$5,243	$346,020
State Grant/Scholarships	51	50%	$2,991	$152,549
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	56	55%	$1,016	$56,906
Total Grant & Scholarships	79	77%	$7,031	$555,475

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY Empire State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY Empire State College students is 23.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.2%.

23.7%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 20.0% 9 students
white 25.8% 17 students
hispanic 12.5% 3 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

SUNY Empire State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

SUNY Empire State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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