Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,630 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,540 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,221 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,147 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 35.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 34.62% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Empire State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,540
Books and supplies
$1,528
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,221
Average net price
$11,147
Average aid coverage
39%
$7,074 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Empire State University pays approximately $11,147 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New York average of $18,893 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Empire State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Empire State University net price
$11,147
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Empire State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,540 and average net price at $11,147. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,540
Current net price
$11,147
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
29.32%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$54,080
Undergraduates
7,046
10-Year Median Earnings - Empire State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Empire State University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Empire State University?
Undergraduates
7,046
Completion rate
29.32%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
35.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
34.62%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 35.00% of Empire State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.62% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Empire State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Empire State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Empire State University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Empire State University is listed at Two Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4391. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Empire State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State University | Not available | $17,540 | $11,147 | $54,080 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Empire State University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Empire State University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Empire State University tuition?
Empire State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,540.
What is Empire State University's average net price?
Empire State University's average net price in the local dataset is $11,147.
What is Empire State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,080 for Empire State University.
Is Empire State University accredited?
Empire State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Empire State University?
The local dataset lists 7,046 undergraduate students at Empire State University.
What percentage of Empire State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Empire State University in the local dataset is 35.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Empire State University?
The federal loan rate for Empire State University in the local dataset is 34.62%.
Where should I verify Empire State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Empire State University or the latest official federal education data.