Excelsior College
STUDENTS AND FACULTY
Enrollment: 32,133.
Student Body: 58% female, 42% male, 90% out-of-state, international (56 countries represented). Asian 4%, African American 17%, Caucasian 58%, Hispanic 5%, Native American 1%.
ACADEMICS
Degrees: Associate, bachelors, masters, post-bachelor’s certificate, postmaster’s certificate.
Classes: Most classes have 10-19 students.
Majors with Highest Enrollment: Business administration and management; liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies; nursing/registered nurse (RN, ASN,BSN,MSN).
Special Study Options: Accelerated program, distance learning, external degree program, honors program, independent study. Combined degree programs: RN/MSN.
Career services: Alumni network, alumni services, career assessment.
FACILITIES
Housing: No housing available on campus.
Computers: Students can register for classes online. Administrative functions (other than registration) can be performed online.
CAMPUS LIFE
Environment: City.
Activities:
Organizations: 1 honor societies. Environmental Initiatives: EC has a staff created and led committee that looks for opportunites to create a more green environment.
ADMISSIONS
Freshman Admission Requirements: High school diploma is required and GED is accepted.
Freshman Admission Statistics: Lowest grade transferable C.
General Admission Information: Application fee $75. Nonfall registration accepted.
COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID
Required Forms and Deadlines: FAFSA, institution’s own financial aid form.
Notification of Awards: Applicants will be notified of awards on a rolling basis beginning 8/1.
Types of Aid: Need-based scholarships/grants: Federal Pell, state scholarships/grants, private scholarships, the schools own gift aid. Loans: Direct Subsidized Stafford, Direct Unsubsidized Stafford, Direct PLUS.
Financial Aid Statistics: 3% undergrads receive any aid.