Empire State Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,648
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,558
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Empire State:
- Total Enrollment: 10,469, including 9,588 online students
- 8,395 Undergraduate, 2,074 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 31.7% men, 68.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 4%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 107 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 98 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 28 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Empire State Overview
Empire State University (Empire State) is a four-year, public school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Empire State's tuition & fees is $7,648 for New York residents and $17,558 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,143.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,469 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Empire State ranked 94th in New York Colleges rankings. Empire State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Empire State University is $7,648 for in-state students and $17,558 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,888 for in-state students and $24,368 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,666 for New York residents and $17,576 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,906 for New York residents and $24,386 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,648 | $17,558 |
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| Graduate | $11,888 | $24,368 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,666 | $17,576 |
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| Graduate | $11,906 | $24,386 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Empire State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Empire State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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