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Empire State University

Tuition & Fees $17,558
($7,648)
Student Population 10,469
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,615
Graduation Rate 41 %
Students:Faculty 17 : 1

Academic Overview

Empire State University Campus, Saratoga Springs, NY
Empire State University is a public, four-years institute located in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,648 for New York residents and $17,558 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,888 for New York residents and $24,368 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,469 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Empire State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Empire State's tuition & fees is $7,648 for New York residents and $17,558 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $11,888 for in-state students and $24,368 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,648$17,558
Graduate$11,888$24,368
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Empire State.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,615 and 62% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,469 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Empire State University is 41 %
Graduation Rate
41%
Transfer-out Rate for Empire State University is 4 %
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate for Empire State University is 66 %
Retention Rate
66%
Student Population for Empire State University is 10,469
Student Population
10,469
Student to Faculty Ratio for Empire State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,615 at Empire State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,615

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressTwo Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4391
Phone518-587-2100
WEBwww.sunyempire.edu/
Admissionwww.sunyempire.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.sunyempire.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.sunyempire.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.sunyempire.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-rates/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.sunyempire.edu/student-accounts/tuition-fees/military-veteran-student/
Disability Servicewww.sunyempire.edu/accessibility/

Offered Degrees

Empire State offers 107 major programs through online and on-site education where 98 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's1818
Bachelor's2827
Master's2721
Doctorate (Research)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate66
Post-Bachelor's Certificate2423
Post-Master's Certificate33

Special Learning Opportunities

Empire State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Empire State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔