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Empire State University

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world rank  1416

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University Overview

Founded in 1971, Empire State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Saratoga Springs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Empire State University (ESU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Empire State University (ESU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ESU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Empire State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Empire State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Empire State University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Empire State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym ESU
Founded 1971
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University Location

Address 2 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs
12866-4391 New York
United States
Empire State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Empire State University Phone Number (518) 587 2100
Empire State University Fax Number (518) 587 5448
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Recognition and Accreditation

Empire State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Empire State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Empire State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Empire State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Empire State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Empire State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Empire State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Empire State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Empire State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Empire State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Empire State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Empire State University.



Empire State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Empire State University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Empire State University Admission Info


Empire State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Empire State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Empire State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Empire State University's Admission Office Admission Office

111 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs 12866
(518) 587 2100


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Empire State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Empire State University Size and Profile


Empire State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Empire State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Empire State University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Empire State University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Empire State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Empire State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Empire State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Empire State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Empire State University Facilities


Empire State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Empire State University's Library
SUNY Empire State College's library does not have any external branch. 'The library collection is comprised entirely of digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library has reported 324,229 digital books, 26,200 digital/electronic media and 80 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 4 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. SUNY Empire State College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Empire State University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Empire State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Empire State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Empire State University Services


Empire State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Empire State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Empire State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Empire State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Empire State University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Empire State University Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Empire State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Empire State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • State University of New York (SUNY) System
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)


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Free Online Courses

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