Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,630
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,540
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,230
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,630
Net price (after aid)$11,147
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,135
$30k – $48k$10,581
$48k – $75k$11,882
$75k – $110k$16,857
$110k+$18,178
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,080
Median debt at graduation$18,730
Est. monthly loan payment$199
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans35%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Freshman Retention
46%
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.
Lower net price
$11.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$17.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$17.5k
below avg
Net price
$11.1k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$18.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
EducationHealth SciencesAgricultureArts & HumanitiesCommunicationsBusinessComputer ScienceVisual & Performing ArtsSocial Sciences
Programs (15)
Education
Secondary Education
Health Sciences
Pre-Med
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Business
FinanceMarketingAccounting
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Visual & Performing Arts
TheaterFilm & Media
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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About Empire State University
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- Where is Empire State University located?
- Empire State University is located in Saratoga Springs, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Empire State University?
- Empire State University is a public university based in NY. 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 State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Empire State University is approximately 100%. 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 State University?
- Empire State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,630 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 State University?
- Empire State University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,802 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Empire State University?
- 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 State University.
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