Average

Score: 48/100

Excelsior University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Albany, New York 12203

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

32/100

Quick Stats

14,477

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $343,841
Avg rent near campus: $1,757/mo
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🏆 Where Excelsior University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

of 1 schools

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

of 10 schools

#10

Intelligence, General

of 10 schools

#17

Nursing Education

of 22 schools

#25

Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,344 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 793 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 309 grads/yr Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician 214 grads/yr Psychology, General 124 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 102 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 101 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 79 grads/yr Accounting 63 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 62 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 60 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 59 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 51 grads/yr Energy Systems Technology/Technician 45 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Intelligence, General 36 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 34 grads/yr Nursing Education 34 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33 grads/yr Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 33 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Excelsior University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

14,477

Total Students

50%

Women

14%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Hispanic 14%

Black 20%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 14%

25-64 (Adult) 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Excelsior University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Excelsior University?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Excelsior University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Excelsior University a good school?

Excelsior University has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Excelsior University?

Excelsior University has a total enrollment of 14,477 students.

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