Excelsior University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Excelsior University is a private research university in Albany, New York, with about 11,550 students. Excelsior University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $78,493 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,550 0.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 47.7%
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,388

Excelsior University: what the data shows

Common questions about Excelsior University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Excelsior University?

Excelsior University is located in Albany, NY (ZIP 12203-5159).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Excelsior University public or private?

Excelsior University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How big is Excelsior University?

Total enrollment: 11,550 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,388 students.

Graduate enrollment: 1,391 students.

About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Excelsior University earn?

Median earnings: $63,796 six years after entry; $78,493 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,769.

28.24% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Excelsior University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Excelsior University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $78,493 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Excelsior University was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

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2024 Value

In 2024 Excelsior University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Excelsior University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33.97% 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 Excelsior University 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 Excelsior University in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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

Excelsior University reported total enrollment of about 11,550 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.6%), Black or African American (20.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). About 28.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

0.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Excelsior University in 2024 is 11,550 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,388 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,391 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

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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 White at 55.6%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Excelsior University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 54% male / 46% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 69% male / 31% 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 Excelsior University.

Return on Investment

$13,769 Median Student Debt

$78,493 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Excelsior University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 54 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,344 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 793 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 309 completions

4. Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician: 214 completions

5. Psychology, General: 124 completions

6. Engineering/Industrial Management: 102 completions

7. Organizational Leadership: 101 completions

8. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 79 completions

9. Accounting: 63 completions

Most popular programs at Excelsior University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Excelsior University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Excelsior University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,944
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,031

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Excelsior University is a private non-profit institution located in Albany, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 11,550 students. Student body composition includes White (55.6%), Black or African American (20.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). Approximately 28.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs

Location

Albany, NY 12203-5159

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, Excelsior University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Excelsior University located?

Excelsior University is located in Albany, NY.

How much does Excelsior University cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Excelsior University?

Excelsior University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,388 students, White (55.6%), Black or African American (20.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Excelsior University?

About 47.7% of students at Excelsior University are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Excelsior University earn?

Median earnings are $63,796 six years after entry and $78,493 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Excelsior University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,769.

Is Excelsior University public or private?

Excelsior University is a private nonprofit institution located in Albany, NY.

Is Excelsior University an HBCU?

No. Excelsior University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Excelsior University a tribal college?

No. Excelsior University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Excelsior University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Excelsior University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.1%).

Is Excelsior University religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Excelsior University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Albany, New York city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York

    • 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.