Excelsior College

Excelsior College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Albany, New York. Excelsior College was founded in 1970 and now enrolls around 20,148 students a year, including 17,992 undergrads.

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Learn more about life at Excelsior College on the Student Life page.

Is Excelsior College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Excelsior College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Excelsior College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Excelsior College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Excelsior College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Excelsior College. Based on this information, how does Excelsior College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Excelsior College a good school for you?

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Where is Excelsior College?

Excelsior College is located in the suburban setting of Albany, New York, less than an hour from Albany.

If you want to see Excelsior College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Albany, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albany International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Excelsior College and Albany are like without leaving home.

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