Excelsior University
Founded 1971
President David Schejbal (President)
Fees USD 9,000
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Excelsior University is an online public benefit university founded in 1971 in Albany, New York, designed specifically to serve adult learners, military personnel, and working professionals who cannot pursue traditional campus-based education. Excelsior accepts a wide range of college credit from prior learning, military training, and standardized exams (such as CLEP), making it a leading institution for degree completion. The university serves approximately 30,000 students nationwide.
Schools
- School of Nursing — Online CCNE-accredited nursing programs
- School of Business and Technology — Online business and IT programs
- School of Public Service — Criminal justice and homeland security
- School of Liberal Arts — Online humanities and social sciences
How to Apply
- Application: Excelsior online application
- Application Fee: $50
- Open Admissions: High school diploma or GED required
- Credit Transfer: Wide acceptance of prior college credits, military training, and CLEP exams