SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (ESC)
- 2 Union Ave
- Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- OPEID College Code: 01028600
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- General Phone: (518) 587-2100
- President: Dr. Alan Davis
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 14,325
- College Alias: ESC
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- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
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- www.esc.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: suny-empire.esc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 594 | 617 | 1,211 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 397 (67%) | 406 (66%) | 803 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 236 (59%) | 321 (79%) | 557 (69%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ESC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 64% | 68% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,205 | $3,526 | $2,601 | $368 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 153 | 126 | 104 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,428 | 2,227 | 2,601 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,195 | $4,575 | $4,575 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,195 | $4,575 | $4,575 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,095 | $10,835 | $10,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,502 | $1,750 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,840 | $10,800 | $10,600 |
| Other Expenses | $1,752 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,752 | $4,400 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $6,697 | $6,325 | $5,975 |
| In-State | $6,697 | $6,325 | $5,975 |
| Out of State | $14,597 | $12,585 | $12,235 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,289 | $21,525 | $20,975 |
| In-State | $18,289 | $21,525 | $20,975 |
| Out of State | $26,189 | $27,785 | $27,235 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,449 | $8,725 | $8,375 |
| In-State | $8,449 | $8,725 | $8,375 |
| Out of State | $16,349 | $14,985 | $14,635 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Associate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Business Administration | - | - | 26 |
| Business Administration, Other | - | - | 8 |
| Commerce | 110 | 805 | - |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 114 | 11 | 4 |
| Education | |||
| Education | 6 | 46 | - |
| Education, Other | - | - | 38 |
| English Language and Literature | |||
| English Language and Literature, Letters, Other | 5 | 125 | - |
| History | |||
| History | 1 | 57 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 137 | 107 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| Liberal Arts | - | - | 27 |
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 40 | 146 | - |
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology | 17 | 138 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 67 | 448 | - |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 44 | - |
| Social Sciences, Other | - | - | 18 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art Studies | 6 | 84 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,325 Undergraduate: 13,399 Graduate: 926
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,770 Female: 8,555
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,382 Female: 8,017
- Graduate Gender Male: 388 Female: 538
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,933 Part-Time: 9,392
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,876 Part-Time: 8,523
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 57 Part-Time: 869
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 607 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 245 | 2% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,784 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.06% |
| Ages 18-19 | 114 | 0.8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 584 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,629 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,652 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,117 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,795 | 13% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,399 | 24% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,896 | 13% |
| Age Over 65 | 51 | 0.4% |
| Age Unknown | 80 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,761 | 676 | 1,085 |
| Faculty Status | 1,193 | 190 | 1,003 |
| Tenured Faculty | 79 | 77 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,193 | 190 | 1,003 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,192 | 189 | 1,003 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 51 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 256 | 221 | 35 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 258 | 214 | 44 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 219 | 187 | 32 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 11 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,964 (184) | $81,206 (67) | $72,963 (117) |
| Professor | $101,397 (29) | $101,870 (16) | $100,816 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $81,235 (56) | $82,663 (26) | $79,998 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,499 (93) | $66,716 (23) | $65,099 (70) |
| Instructor | $60,868 (2) | - (-) | $60,868 (2) |
| Lecturer | $68,664 (4) | $63,600 (2) | $73,729 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,154 (184) | $66,443 (67) | $59,698 (117) |
| Professor | $82,963 (29) | $83,350 (16) | $82,487 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $66,467 (56) | $67,635 (26) | $65,454 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,591 (93) | $54,587 (23) | $53,264 (70) |
| Instructor | $49,802 (2) | - (-) | $49,802 (2) |
| Lecturer | $56,181 (4) | $52,037 (2) | $60,325 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 89% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 14% |
| 6 Years | 16% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009