Excelsior University

www.excelsior.edu

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2023 Enrolled Students

14,477

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About

Excelsior University is a higher education institution located in Albany County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Excelsior University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,143 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (198 degrees), and Nuclear Engineering Technology (188 degrees).

In 2023, 3,980 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Excelsior University. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,508 degrees), 3.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (644 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Excelsior University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,762 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Excelsior University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Excelsior University was $0. The cost of tuition at Excelsior University is $−24,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Excelsior University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Excelsior University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Excelsior University was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNk% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Excelsior University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Excelsior University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.85% with respect to 2022, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Excelsior University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Excelsior University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1762 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Excelsior University had a total enrollment of 14,477 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Excelsior University is 0 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,477. This means that 0% of students enrolled at Excelsior University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Excelsior University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 3.09% Asian, 0.601% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.546% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Excelsior University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,477 students. The full-time enrollment at Excelsior University is 0 and the part-time enrollment is 14,477. This means that 0% of students enrolled at Excelsior University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Excelsior University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,193 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,833 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,974 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Excelsior University is 56.6% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 3.09% Asian, 0.601% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.546% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 120 students (0.829%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 86 fewer women than men received degrees from Excelsior University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Excelsior University is white (2,508 degrees awarded). There were 3.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (644 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Excelsior University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,143 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (198 degrees) and Nuclear Engineering Technology (188 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Excelsior University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (65 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (465 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,289 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Excelsior University are Registered nurses (1,553,726 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,575 people), Other managers (850,141 people), Financial managers (533,174 people), and Chief executives & legislators (425,982 people).

The most specialized majors at Excelsior University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (65 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (465 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,289 degrees), Protective Services (177 degrees), and Health (992 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Excelsior University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Excelsior University are Applied Sciences (65 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (465 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,289 degrees), Protective Services (177 degrees), and Health (992 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Excelsior University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,828,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (825,412 people), Computer Systems Design (579,699 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (515,666 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,746 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Excelsior University.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,143 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
198 degrees awarded
Nuclear Engineering Technology
188 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Excelsior University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Excelsior University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,033

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,947

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,033 degrees were awarded to men at Excelsior University, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,947).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Excelsior University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 637 degrees were awarded to men at Excelsior University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.977 times less than the 652 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 652 degrees were awarded to men at Excelsior University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.02 times more than the 637 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,508 degrees awarded
Black or African American
644 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
433 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Excelsior University is white (2,508 degrees awarded). There were 3.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (644 degrees).

0.528% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,257 degrees awarded
White Male
1,251 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
347 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Excelsior University is white female (1,257 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,251 degrees).

Operations

Excelsior University has an endowment valued at nearly $25.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.47M (9.64%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Excelsior University had a total salary expenditure of 69.7M. Excelsior University employs 20 No academic ranks. Most academics at Excelsior University are Female No academic rank (13), and Male No academic rank (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Excelsior University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 157 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$25.6M

2023 Endowment

9.66%

decline from 2022

Excelsior University has an endowment valued at about $25.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Excelsior University declined 9.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Excelsior University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.4M

2023 Salaries

5.03%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Excelsior University paid a median of $37.4M in salaries, which represents 53.6% of their overall expenditure ($69.7M) and a 5.03% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.34% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.89% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Excelsior University paid a total of $2.17M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.81% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

157 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Excelsior University was No academic rank with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Excelsior University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 157 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Excelsior University was Female No academic rank with 13 employees, and Male No academic rank with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Excelsior University.

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