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The campus of Empire State College is in Saratoga Springs, New York, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Empire State College include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Empire State College is known for its programs in art studies, business and management, and family and social work.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Empire State College had 9,996 students enrolled (5,936 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY Empire State College
1 Union Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4391
General Phone: (518) 587-2100
Admissions Phone: (518) 587-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 587-2100
http://www.esc.edu
Empire State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,319 | business, labor relations, business management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 557 | interdisciplinary studies, English language and literature, liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, social studies |
| Family And Social Work | 439 | community organization |
| Science | 157 | physical science courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 141 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 96 | art studies |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Empire State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,915 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 733 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 106 | 5 |
In 2005, Empire State College had a total enrollment of 9,996 students (5,936 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 44% |
| Part-Time | 56% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 71% |
| Foreign countries | 28% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Saratoga Springs, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 989 | 732 | 74% | 635 | 87% |
| Men | 515 | 377 | 73% | 306 | 81% |
| Women | 474 | 355 | 75% | 329 | 93% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 587-2100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,575 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,835 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Empire State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1028600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 587-2100
Empire State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 25 | $87,200 | 10 | $79,415 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $73,124 | 26 | $70,429 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $57,485 | 43 | $55,098 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $54,511 | 5 | $52,868 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 70 | $72,377 | 84 | $62,606 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Empire State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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