Excelsior University

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.