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Excelsior College or EC, a private college situated in Albany, is a member of the University of the State of New York. It was founded in the year 1971. Excelsior College is one of several regionally accredited colleges. The college offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in various fields of study like business, technology, liberal arts, health sciences and nursing.
Many graduates of EC have gone on to become famous. Some alumni of the college are June Jones, the Head Football Coach at Southern Methodist University, Anthony J. O'Donnell, a Maryland politician; and Joe R. Campa Jr., the current Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Students attend Excelsior in Albany, NY, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Excelsior degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Excelsior is known for its programs in engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 34,894 students at Excelsior (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Excelsior College exists to expand educational opportunity, with efficiency, economy, and academic excellence, and with a particular concern for those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are academically, geographically, and technologically and personally assists them in reaching their goals by offering a full range of flexible academic options. The College seeks to meet the needs of a pluralistic society, increasingly dependent on an informed and educated citizenry. It focuses upon the needs of the individual student, primarily adults, who want to advance themselves in a flexible, self-paced manner, using a variety of faculty approved learning resources, frequently at a distance. The College is an international resource, a global leader, and a prime advocate for higher and distance education."
More complete details are provided below.
Excelsior College
7 Columbia Cir
Albany, NY 12203-5159
General Phone: (518) 464-8500
http://www.excelsior.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,409 | liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, political science, English literature, economics, foreign languages and literature, history courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 1,691 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business and Management | 525 | business management, business, accounting, management information systems, human resources, human resources management, merchandising and sales, finance, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 311 | electromechanical tech, instrumentation tech, nuclearn engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 173 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 163 | information science, computer programming, computer and info science, computer support |
| Therapy and Counseling | 54 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 14 | health service and sciences |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 12 | nuclear tech, chemical tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | avionics maintenance |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions |
| Science | 6 | biology, physics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical informatics |
Number of programs and degrees for Excelsior in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,714 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 2,481 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 109 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Excelsior had a total enrollment of 34,894 students (10,247 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 20% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Excelsior participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 283400)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Informatics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Excelsior Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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