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IPEDS ID: 196680
OPE ID: 00283400
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Excelsior University
All programs offered completely via Distance education
7 Columbia Cir, Albany, New York 12203-5159
General information:  (518) 464-8500
Website:  www.excelsior.edu/
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus setting:  City: Midsize
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  12,941 (11,550 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  21 to 1
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Admissionswww.excelsior.edu/admissions
Apply Onlinewww.excelsior.edu/admissions
Financial Aidwww.excelsior.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorapp.meadowfi.com/excelsior
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.excelsior.edu/costs-and-financing/military
Disability Serviceswww.excelsior.edu/support-resources/accessibility-services/
Mission Statement
  Excelsior University provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. Excelsior meets students where they are — academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of learning.
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Academic
Noncredit education offered
Institution does not offer noncredit education
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2024Full timePart time
Total faculty20503
Instructional20503
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
  • This institution does not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students, therefore price information was not reported.
Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
  • Does not participate in Promise program
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2023-2024
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid14,64137%$14,315,627$3,085
Pell grants3,58728%$11,159,389$3,111
Federal student loans4,31434%$32,108,053$7,443
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
  • Institution did not report non-degree/non-certificate-seeking undergraduate students in 2023-2024.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
  • This institution did not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in 2023-2024, therefore net price information was not reported.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2024
Total enrollment12,941
Undergraduate enrollment11,550
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment839
Graduate enrollment1,391
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 0% Part-time: 100%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 47% Female: 53%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian: 3% Black or African American: 21% Hispanic/Latino: 14% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 1% White: 56% Two or more races: 4% Race/ethnicity unknown: 1% U.S. Nonresident: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 14% 25 and over: 86% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 35% Out-of-state: 60% Foreign countries: 3% Unknown: 1%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2023.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 100% Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 0% Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 0%
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 0% Part-time: 100%
Graduate Distance Education Status
Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 100% Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 0% Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 0%
open-close Admissions
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Part-time students: 91%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2023 and Returned in Fall 2024
  • The institution enrolled relatively few part-time, first-time bachelor’s students in the fall 2023 cohort.
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
  • This institution did not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in the cohort year, therefore graduation rate information was not reported.
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2016-17
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 3% Received a Bachelor's degree: 21% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 21% [Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 4% Received a Bachelor's degree: 23% Enrolled at same institution: 4% Enrolled at different institution: 8% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 3% Received a Bachelor's degree: 20% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 26%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2016-17
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 21% Received a Bachelor's degree: 34% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 20% [Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 20% Received a Bachelor's degree: 41% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 13% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 21% Received a Bachelor's degree: 33% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 21%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2023-2024
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramPostgraduate
Certificate		AssociateBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General--12d-
Category total--12d-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting--63d-
Accounting and Business/Management--2d7d
Accounting and Finance---3d
Business Administration and Management, General4d50d155d100d
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other--0d-
Business/Commerce, General-0d62d-
Finance, General--8d-
Human Resources Management and Services, Other--11d-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--1d58d
International Business/Trade/Commerce--0d-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management--14d-
Management Information Systems and Services, Other---0d
Management Information Systems, General--0d-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General--4d1d
Organizational Leadership2d-0d99d
Project Management4d---
Telecommunications Management---0d
Category total10d50d320d268d
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance--30d0d
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications--11d-
Information Technology--23d-
Category total--64d0d
Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching--0d0d
Category total--0d0d
Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician-32d0d-
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician--41d-
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician-20d0d-
Energy Systems Technology/Technician--45d-
Engineering/Industrial Management--102d-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician-21d1d-
Nanotechnology--0d-
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician-0d214d0d
Power Plant Technology/Technician-6d1d-
Category total-79d404d0d
English Language and Literature/Letters
General Literature--0d-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing--1d-
Category total--1d-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--0d0d
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--66d13d
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General-33d--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management--30d21d
Medical Informatics--0d0d
Nursing Administration0d-9d24d
Nursing Education0d-7d27d
Public Health Education and Promotion--1d-
Public Health, General--1d11d
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other--2d10d
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-707d86d-
Category total0d740d202d106d
History
History, General--18d-
Category total--18d-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration-14d46d-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies---8d
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management2d---
Critical Infrastructure Protection--0d-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism--0d34d
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy3d-4d26d
Homeland Security--27d6d
Securities Services Administration/Management0d---
Category total5d14d77d74d
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies--0d-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-171d1,172d1d
Category total-171d1,172d1d
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare--6d-
Intelligence, General--36d-
Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management--11d-
Strategic Intelligence--2d-
Category total--55d-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Business Analytics7d---
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis--0d-
Natural Sciences--9d-
Category total7d-9d-
Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology--0d-
Psychology, General--124d-
Category total--124d-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General-0d5d-
Public Administration5d--26d
Category total5d0d5d26d
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs--0d-
National Security Policy Studies--22d-
Social Sciences, General--4d-
Sociology, General--0d-
Category total--26d-
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other--0d-
Category total--0d-
Grand total271,0542,489475
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Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2023-2024
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 1109 Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: 274 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 2342 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: 418
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $5,353 Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: $6,155 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: $2,232 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: $2,164
RETENTION RATES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES Full-time students: 87% Part-time students: 77%
Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution. Data on varsity athletics are submitted annually as required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), by all co-educational postsecondary institutions that have an intercollegiate athletics program. For the most recent data collection, EADA did not collect data on varsity athletics for programs that were cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Middle States Commission on Higher EducationAccredited since (01/01/1977)01/01/2030
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programsAccredited (06/01/1975 - 05/10/2021)
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's programAccredited since ((!)10/01/2002)06/30/2032
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate programAccredited since ((!)04/01/1981)06/30/2032
New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
RN Associate Degree ProgramsAccredited since (02/01/1973)12/20/2017
RN Baccalaureate Degree ProgramsAccredited since (02/01/1973)12/20/2017
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/132709.
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On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling000
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault000
i. Burglary000
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking000
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year202120202019
Default rate0.0%0.0%0.9%
Number in default0020
Number in repayment1,5361,7622,026
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)