SUNY Empire State College
SUNY Empire State College is one of the forty-five public 4-year colleges in New York. The campus is located in a suburb, in Saratoga Springs.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,977 students attend the school. Every year 14% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SUNY Empire State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,670, and fees were $515. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,320 and $515 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students10,977 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate52% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $278/credit | |
| In State Students | $278/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $680/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $453/credit | |
| In State Students | $453/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $925/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,510 | $12,510 | $30,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $47,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $34,750 | $34,750 | $85,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $46,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of SUNY Empire State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 80% | $4,217 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $790 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $2,710 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 72% | $859 |
| Federal Student Loans | 39% | $7,118 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,707 |
$13,381
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,376 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,561 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,652 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,960 |
| Over $110,000$19,970 |
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Student Population
9,810
Undergrads
1,167
Graduates
6,865
Women
4,112
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
60% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
