Founded in 1971, the Empire State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Saratoga Springs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Empire State University (ESU) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Empire State University (ESU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ESU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Address | 2 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs 12866-4391 New York United States |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Empire State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Empire State University's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Empire State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Empire State University.
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7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) | 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
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17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) | 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.
This institution acceptance rate range is not available.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.
This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.
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SUNY Empire State College's library does not have any external branch. 'The library collection is comprised entirely of digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library has reported 324,229 digital books, 26,200 digital/electronic media and 80 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 4 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. SUNY Empire State College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Empire State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1974
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Empire State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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