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Excelsior University Nursing Programs

Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Albany, NY. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Excelsior University Rankings

Excelsior University is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 51	State — New York
Overall Quality	#25 of 141	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#97 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Excelsior University?

Contact information for Excelsior University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY 12203-5159
Phone:	5184648500
Website:	www.excelsior.edu/
Admissions:	www.excelsior.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.excelsior.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Excelsior University?

You can apply to Excelsior University online at: https://www.excelsior.edu/admissions

How Hard Is It To Get Into Excelsior University?

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Can I Afford Excelsior University?

The average net price after aid at Excelsior University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Aid

About 37% of students at Excelsior University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,085 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $3,111.

Student Loan Debt

34% of Excelsior University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,443 per year.

Excelsior University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,309 students enrolled at Excelsior University. Excelsior University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,701 undergraduate students at Excelsior University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Excelsior University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	393
Black or African American	2,641
Hispanic	1,790
White	7,074
American Indian/Alaska Native	63
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	76
Two or More Races	482
Non-Resident	101

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Excelsior University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	72
California	18
Florida	17
New Jersey	15
Texas	11

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Excelsior University Graduate Student Diversity

1,776 of Excelsior University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Excelsior University, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Excelsior University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	58
Black or African American	451
Hispanic	278
White	870
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	79
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at Excelsior University

Excelsior University is a fully online institution — all programs are delivered through distance education.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 1,391 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Excelsior University

Excelsior University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Excelsior University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.