Empire State University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$7,648
Out-of-State Tuition$17,558
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Empire State University vs. State and National Averages

Empire State UniversityNY AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$7,648$22,694$18,082
vs. average—-66%-58%

Other colleges in Saratoga Springs

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Skidmore CollegePrivate nonprofit2,694$67,290

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Empire State University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$54,080
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)41%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$18,730
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants37%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over74%
First-generation students45%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Empire State University?

In-state tuition at Empire State University is $7,648 and out-of-state tuition is $17,558, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Empire State University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Empire State University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Empire State University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Empire State University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Empire State University?

Empire State University enrolls about 7,585 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Is Empire State University expensive?

In-state tuition at Empire State University is $7,648, which is 66% below the NY average of $22,694.

How much do graduates of Empire State University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Empire State University are $54,080 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Empire State University take on?

The median debt among Empire State University graduates who borrowed is $18,730, according to College Scorecard.