Empire State University

www.sunyempire.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2023 Average Net Price

$11,065

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0394%

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

81.1%

1,308 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,545

38.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

22%

22 Graduates

About

Empire State University is a higher education institution located in Saratoga County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Empire State University were General Business (347 degrees awarded), Community Organization & Advocacy (313 degrees), and General Psychology (164 degrees).

In 2023, 2,663 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Empire State University. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,483 degrees), 4.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Empire State University is $7,070, which is $−17,505 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Empire State University was 0.0394%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,536 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Empire State University is $7,070, which is $17,505 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,065.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Empire State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Empire State University was $7,070. The cost of tuition at Empire State University is $−17,505 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Empire State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,065

2023 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Empire State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,065. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Empire State University grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Empire State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,600

Room and Board

$1,528

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Empire State University was of $11,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,528. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Empire State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Empire State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.4% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Empire State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0394%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Empire State University was 0.0394%, which represents 1 out of the 2536 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Empire State University received 1,308 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 9,545 students enrolled at Empire State University in 2023.

Empire State University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

1,061

Accepted Out of 1,308

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Empire State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Empire State University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Empire State University had a total enrollment of 9,545 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Empire State University is 3,662 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,883. This means that 38.4% of students enrolled at Empire State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Empire State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.7% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Asian, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.22% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Empire State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Black or African American Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Empire State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,545 students. The full-time enrollment at Empire State University is 3,662 and the part-time enrollment is 5,883. This means that 38.4% of students enrolled at Empire State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Empire State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Empire State University was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Empire State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Empire State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,838 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,356 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,321 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Empire State University is 50.7% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Asian, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.22% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,336 students (14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 841 more women than men received degrees from Empire State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Empire State University is white (1,483 degrees awarded). There were 4.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Empire State University is General Business (347 degrees awarded), followed by Community Organization & Advocacy (313 degrees) and General Psychology (164 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Empire State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (445 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (109 degrees), and Human Sciences (99 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire State University are Other managers (177,235 people), Social workers, all other (171,055 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (162,692 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (134,225 people), and Postsecondary teachers (129,347 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire State University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (445 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (109 degrees), Human Sciences (99 degrees), History (52 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (171 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Empire State University are Public Administration and Social Service (445 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (109 degrees), Human Sciences (99 degrees), History (52 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (171 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire State University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Empire State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
347 degrees awarded
Community Organization & Advocacy
313 degrees awarded
General Psychology
164 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Empire State University was General Business with 347 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Empire State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

911

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,752

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 911 degrees were awarded to men at Empire State University, which is 0.52 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,752).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Empire State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Empire State University in Labor & Industrial Relations, which is 9.63 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 306 degrees were awarded to men at Empire State University in Community Organization & Advocacy, which is 4.71 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Empire State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (28%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Empire State University is Female and Black or African American (28% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,483 degrees awarded
Black or African American
352 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
309 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Empire State University is white (1,483 degrees awarded). There were 4.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

12.8% of degree recipients (340 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,011 degrees awarded
White Male
472 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
245 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Empire State University is white female (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (472 degrees).

Operations

Empire State University has an endowment valued at nearly $25.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.57M (6.22%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Empire State University had a total salary expenditure of 131M. Empire State University employs 63 Associate professors, 54 Professors and 43 Assistant professors. Most academics at Empire State University are Female Associate professor (38), Female Professor (34), and Female Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Empire State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 173 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 100 employees, and Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 50 employees.

Endowment

$25.2M

2023 Endowment

14.6%

growth from 2022

Empire State University has an endowment valued at about $25.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Empire State University grew 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Empire State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$59.2M

2023 Salaries

5.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Empire State University paid a median of $59.2M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($131M) and a 5.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.53% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16M

Instructional Salaries

162

Number of Employees

In 2023, Empire State University paid a total of $16M to 162 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

173 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Empire State University were Associate professor with 63 employees, Professor with 54 employees, and Assistant professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Empire State University were Office and Administrative Support with 173 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 100 employees, and Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Empire State University was Female Associate professor with 38 employees, Female Professor with 34 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Empire State University.

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