Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$13k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Empire College
Santa Rosa, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,977
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,090
Median debt at graduation$13,000
Est. monthly loan payment$138
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.3×Graduates earn about 3.3× their median debt every year.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16k
Median debt
$13k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.1k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
844 - 1093
ACT range
15 - 25
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About Empire College
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Empire College located?
- Empire College is located in Santa Rosa, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Empire College?
- Empire College is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Empire College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Empire College is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Empire College?
- Empire College's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Empire College?
- Empire College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,932 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- What is the graduation rate at Empire College?
- Empire College reports a graduation rate of approximately 65%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much do graduates of Empire College earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $43,090 for students who received federal financial aid at Empire College. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Empire College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Empire College.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Empire College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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CampusPin. (2024). Empire College, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/empire-college
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