Empire State University
Empire State University (SUNY Empire) is a public university headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Empire State University is a multi-site institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral degrees, and distance degrees worldwide through the Center for Distance Learning. The university has approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and has an acceptance rate of 51%. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 |
Parent institution | State University of New York |
| Endowment | $14.5 million |
| President | Lisa Vollendorf |
Academic staff | 160 full time and 490 part time |
| Students | 15,268 |
| Undergraduates | 12,033 |
| Postgraduates | 3,235 |
| Location | Saratoga Springs, New York , U.S. |
| Colors | Orange, blue, black |
| Nickname | Bluebirds |
| Mascot | Blue the Bluebird |
| Website | sunyempire.edu |
The School for Graduate Studies offers master's degrees. Empire State University's Center for International Programs also has special programs for students in Lebanon through the American University of Science and Technology, Czech Republic, and Greece. From 2005 to 2010, Empire State University and Anadolu University in Turkey offered a joint MBA program. It also has arranged learning opportunities with UAW-Ford University, United Steelworkers of America, Corporate Noncredit Training, eArmyU, Navy College Program and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local Union #3). Empire State University administrative offices are located in Saratoga Springs, New York.