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Empire State College, or ESC, is one of the arts and science colleges of the State University of New York (SUNY). It was founded in the year 1971. ESC is a multi-site institution that offers various degrees ranging from associate and bachelor to master degrees in diverse areas of study.
Empire State College also runs a center for international programs and special programs for students in Lebanon, Czech Republic, and Greece. The college also provides flexible programs, distance education, wide-ranging transfers of credits from other universities, knowledge gained through independent studies, standardized evaluations, and the prospect to design one's own degree with an academic advisor or mentor.
The campus of Empire State College is in Saratoga Springs, NY, 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.
Empire State College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 12,914 students enrolled (7,703 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Empire State College are 40 years old or older.
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
http://www.esc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,282 | business, labor relations, business management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 582 | interdisciplinary studies, English language and literature, social services, history, liberal arts and sciences, social studies |
| Family And Social Work | 475 | community organization |
| Science | 192 | physical science courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 150 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 140 | art studies |
| Education And Teaching | 85 | education, education courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Empire State College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,062 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 735 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 109 | 6 |
In 2007, Empire State College had a total enrollment of 12,914 students (7,703 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 49% |
| Part-Time | 51% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
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 | 940 | 674 | 72% | 506 | 75% |
| Men | 422 | 303 | 72% | 193 | 64% |
| Women | 518 | 371 | 72% | 313 | 84% |
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) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
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)
Empire State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $93,758 | 9 | $92,429 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 18 | $80,693 | 26 | $74,019 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 23 | $61,736 | 57 | $60,371 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 63 | $78,334 | 94 | $67,223 |
*: 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
Education, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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