Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Albany, New York |
| Online | excelsior.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Albany, New York's capital city, Excelsior University operates primarily as a distance learning institution, with its main administrative campus situated in the city's western section. Founded in 1971 as Regents External Degree Program and later known as Excelsior College until 2022, the institution was established to serve working adults and military service members through flexible degree completion options. Excelsior specializes in online education across several academic areas, with notable programs in nursing, business, technology, and liberal arts. The university employs a credit-by-examination model and accepts transfer credits from multiple sources, maintaining partnerships with military branches and corporate entities. While Excelsior maintains its physical headquarters in Albany, the institution does not offer traditional campus housing or athletic programs, as its academic delivery model is structured entirely around remote learning.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | N/A |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total One Year Cost | $0 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196680 IPEDS survey data for Excelsior University.
Current students may use the Excelsior University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024