Our Students

Excelsior students are independent, motivated, focused, and organized – all the qualities needed for a successful career. Our students are working adults, servicemembers, veterans, and the historically underrepresented in higher education.

Our students are exceptional.
 

Bridgette Austin

AAS, Technical Studies

“The interaction with the instructors at Excelsior College was the best of any online school.”
 
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Desiree Johnson

BS, Business

"Excelsior is very in-tune with the needs of the military."
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Tena K. Hall

AAS, Nursing / BS, Nursing

"I could continue with Excelsior no matter where I was deployed."
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Emilsen Holguin

BS, Liberal Arts / Master of Business Administration: Managing in the Global Economy

"I was offered the flexibility I needed to finish my degree."
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Paul Gillen

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

"Throughout my career changes, Excelsior College has been a constant."
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Diverse Adult Learners

  • Diverse educational paths as unique and varied as our students
  • Adult students exceptional at juggling family, work, and education
  • Lifelong learners

Graduate Stats

We have more than 146,000 graduates.

Class of 2012 Fast Facts:

  • All 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S.Virgin Islands plus 26 other nations represented
  • 31% of our graduates self-reported themselves as members of minority groups
  • 34% were active duty or reserve military personnel
  • Average age of this class: 37
  • Oldest graduate of this class: 78
  • Youngest graduate of this class: 17

Contact Us:

Toll free:

888-647-2388 ext. 1337

Email: admissions@excelsior.edu

Fax: 518-464-8777

Mail:
Excelsior College
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5159

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