Excelsior University
School info
4.3
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.3
Food
4.1
Clubs
4
Facilities
4.3
Internet
4.6
Location
4.6
Opportunities
4.4
Safety
4.8
Social
4.1
Happiness
4.6
Basic Information
Location
- Albany, NY
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private online university
- Established: 1971; 53 years ago (1971)
- Founder: New York State Board of Regents, Ford Foundation, Carnegie Corporation
Academic information
Degree Courses
- More than 60
Key Area
- Health Sciences
- Technology
- Business
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 25,245 (Spring 2021)
- Undergraduates: 22,674
- Postgraduates: 2,571
- Academic Staff: 784 Part-time (Spring 2021)
Notable Alumni
- Malcolm Nance
- Daniel A. Dailey
- Derrick Van Orden
- Joe R. Campa
- Gilbert King
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
Superior school with great opportunities and staff that is not only eager to see their students succeed, but truly partner with them for success.
Overall 5
This is absolutely the best school to go to if you're a cyber security major. I personally was able to work full time, go through fire academy, and pass my classes with flying colors. Sure it's some work, but the professors are very understanding. Work load is average I'd say.
Overall 5
Excelsior University is one of the best Online Schools in the Nation. They are also rated the number one Return on Investment School in the Nation. The Average Starting Income of Students who graduate from Excelsior University rivals that of most B&M and Ivy League Schools. Check College Scorecard Website and see.
Overall 5
An AMAZING school. 90% of professors are awesome. Very fair grading criteria.
Overall 5
Best online university. Maximizes transfer credits, but also offer good classes.
Overall 5
Excelsior College has been awarded a $245K grant by the US Dept Of Energy for an advanced nuclear reactor project! Excelsior has ABET-accredited programs.
Overall 5
Best adult non-traditional assessment college in the USA
Overall 5
Emergency Management degree rated 5th best online.
Overall 5
I was able to transfer in 116 credits. Excelsior College is the most progressive college in the USA.
Overall 5
The new B.S. in Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) degree in the School of Public Service is excellent. Scott Kemble the advisor is excellent. Excelsior College gave me full credits for all my government classes in HSEM from NFA, EMI, TEEX, etc.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.6
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