Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is a private for-profit trade school in Albany, New York, enrolling about 369 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $24,241 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,865. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,830 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,865
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,241 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 369 86.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.14%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 13.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 757
- Room & Board: $9,120 annual estimate
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus?
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is located in Albany, NY (ZIP 12206-1513).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus public or private?
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus cost?
Published tuition: $15,865.
Average net price after aid: $24,241.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,758 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,972 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,321 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,598 |
| $110,001+ | $31,734 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $63,460.
How big is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus?
Total enrollment: 369 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 757 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 37.14%.
First-year retention: 26.5%.
What do graduates of Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus earn?
Median earnings: $32,300 six years after entry; $38,830 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,000.
62.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (51 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (37 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (17 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (6 completions)
- Information Technology (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.14%; median earnings $38,830 at 10 years; net price $24,241. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,865
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus was $15,865.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,241
2024 Value
In 2024 Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,241.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$96,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,241 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$63,460 4-Year Tuition
$9,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$3,351 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,336 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$113,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,456 | $9,456 | $15,610 |
| 2014 | $11,205 | $11,205 | $14,045 |
| 2015 | $11,205 | $11,205 | $17,667 |
| 2016 | $11,205 | $11,205 | $18,209 |
| 2017 | $12,285 | $12,285 | $19,680 |
| 2018 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $19,543 |
| 2019 | $13,509 | $13,509 | $19,121 |
| 2020 | $13,509 | $13,509 | $20,969 |
| 2021 | $13,873 | $13,873 | $19,953 |
| 2022 | $13,953 | $13,953 | $20,672 |
| 2023 | $15,865 | $15,865 | $21,348 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus reported total enrollment of about 369 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (37.9%), White (22.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (19.5%). About 62.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus in 2024 is 369 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 757 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
26.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 37.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.29% 100% Completion Time
37.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.29% of students graduating from Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus.
Return on Investment
$19,000 Median Student Debt
$38,830 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.93% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
300.46% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 51 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 37 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 17 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
5. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 6 completions
6. Information Technology: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,907
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,809
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Albany, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 369 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (37.9%), White (22.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.14%. Approximately 62.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Albany, NY 12206-1513
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.14% graduation rate at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus located?
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is located in Albany, NY.
How much does Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $15,865 and average net price is $24,241 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus?
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 757 students, Black or African American (37.9%), White (22.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus?
About 56.3% of students at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus earn?
Median earnings are $32,300 six years after entry and $38,830 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,000.
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus public or private?
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Albany, NY.
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus an HBCU?
No. Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus a tribal college?
No. Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.8%).
Is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.