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Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NY
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Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY
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#73 in Federal Region II Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
-Undergraduate Tuition$66,014
-Graduate Tuition$30,085
Less$2,887Average Financial Aid AmountMore$54,352
Admission
-Test Scores1,530 SAT
34 ACT
-Acceptance Rate7.47%
-Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
67.55%
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller15,833Total EnrollmentLarger25,898
Smaller13,983Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger15,735
Smaller1,850Graduate Student PopulationLarger10,163
Larger15,833Online Student PopulationSmaller382
Completion & Outcomes
-Graduate Rate95%
-Retention Rate97%
Special Learning Opportunity
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,612)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty23 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty9 to 1
676Number of faculties2,013
Lower$47,800Average Faculty SalaryHigher$148,569
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.