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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 Master's degree.
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). 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 | 2,265 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1,663 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 549 | business management, business, MIS, accounting, human resources, marketing, finance, international business, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 377 | electromechanical tech, nuclearn engineering tech, instrumentation tech, engineering technician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 144 | computer programming, information science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 53 | criminal justice and police |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 19 | nuclear tech, chemical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | avionics maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Excelsior in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,637 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,340 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 55 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Excelsior had a total enrollment of 34,894 students (13,699 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (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/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
(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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