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Empire State College

UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Center for Distance Learning
(online degrees), MA in Teaching,
RN to BS in Nursing
2 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518.587.2100
800.847.3000
admissions@esc.edu

Undergraduates 18,131
Student Faculty Ratio 14 to 1

SUNY Empire State College enables motivated students to earn a
degree regardless of location or circumstances. With more than 35 New
York State locations, 500 online courses and five academic terms, you
can fit a college education into your life. Undergraduate students also
benefit from a generous transfer policy and opportunities to earn credit
for relevant, qualified prior learning.
The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees in 12 areas of
study: The Arts; Business, Management and Economics; Community
and Human Services; Cultural Studies; Educational Studies; Historical
Studies; Human Development; Interdisciplinary Studies; Labor Studies;
Public Affairs; Science, Mathematics and Technology; and Social
Science. The college also offers an RN to BSN for registered nurses,
eleven master's degrees and graduate certificate programs. The college
is home to The Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies.

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Decisions will be made for Early Decision applicants in
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November 1 is the earliest application deadline for Early
Decision and November 15 for Early Action. While there is
no formal application deadline for regular decision freshman
applicants, we recommend you apply by December 1 to

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