Excelsior University
Albany, New York
Excelsior University is a private institution in Albany, New York with 12,701 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is N/A compared with a New York nursing-school average of $22,130. The school reports a graduation rate of N/A, median earnings of $78,493, and median federal debt of $13,769.
N/A is compared with the state average of $22,130.
N/A is compared with the state average of 56.4%.
$78,493 is higher than the state average of $54,080.
About Excelsior University
| Location | Albany, New York |
| Institution Type | Private Nonprofit |
| Highest Degree | graduate |
| Website | www.excelsior.edu |
| In-State Tuition | N/A |
| Out-of-State Tuition | N/A |
| Total Enrollment | 12,701 |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | N/A |
| Retention Rate | N/A |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | $78,493 |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $13,769 |
| Est. Monthly Loan Payment | $145 |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 24.9% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 33.6% |
| Loan Default Rate | 0.0% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.2 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.
Affordability Context
24.9% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 33.6% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at Excelsior University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is N/A, while the reported median debt is $13,769 with an estimated monthly payment of $145. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among White students (57.7%), followed by Black students (18.9%) and Hispanic students (13.4%).
Value Score
Median earnings ($78,493) divided by median debt ($13,769)