Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · 7,585 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,989 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,507 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,812 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,481 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,679 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,676 |
Sticker tuition: $7,648 in-state, $17,558 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
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- Median ACT
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- Students with Pell grants
- 37%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 41%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $54,080
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,730
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business24%
Psychology11%
Health & Nursing7%
Education7%
Physics & Chemistry6%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
History1%
Criminal Justice1%
Social Sciences1%
Biology & Life Sciences0%
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