Excelsior University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Albany, New York with 11,550 undergraduates. It has open admission.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Excelsior University acceptance rate and admissions
Excelsior University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Excelsior University tuition, cost and net price
Excelsior University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $81,471 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 23% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Excelsior University majors and what graduates earn
Excelsior University awarded bachelor's degrees in 36 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nuclear engineering technology/technician ($119,783).
All 36 majors at Excelsior University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Excelsior University
16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 16 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 199 | $89,883 | $27,334 |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's | 60 | $95,979 | $30,062 |
| Human resources | Master's | 58 | $81,642 | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 34 | $119,205 | $34,167 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 27 | $90,826 | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 26 | $91,233 | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 21 | $70,209 | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's | 13 | $63,365 | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 8 | $71,482 | n/a |
| Homeland security | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Management information systems | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Telecommunications Management | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 11,550 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 53% women, 47% men
- 21 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Excelsior University?
No. Excelsior University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much do Excelsior University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $81,471 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.