What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Empire State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits MATH 2140 Mathematics Mathematics (and…4 credits MATH 2140 Mathematics Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits MATH 1140 Mathematics Mathematics (and…4 credits MATH 1140 Mathematics Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits Biology Elective Natural Sciences…4 credits Biology Elective Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 or 8 credits (score dependent) Chemistry…4 or 8 credits (score dependent) Chemistry Elective Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 credits Writing Elective Basic Communication…6 credits Writing Elective Basic Communication Communication - Written | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 credits English Elective 3 credits of Basic…6 credits English Elective 3 credits of Basic Communication, 3 credits of Humanities 3 credits of Communication - Written, 3 credits of Humanities | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 credits HIST 2025 and HIST 2030 American…6 credits HIST 2025 and HIST 2030 American History U.S. History and Civic Engagement | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits PSYC 1005 Social Science Social Sciences |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits MATH 2140 Mathematics Mathematics (and…4 credits MATH 2140 Mathematics Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits MATH 1140 Mathematics Mathematics (and…4 credits MATH 1140 Mathematics Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credits MATH 2140 and MATH 2141 4 credits of…8 credits MATH 2140 and MATH 2141 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits Biology Elective Natural Sciences…4 credits Biology Elective Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 or 8 credits (score dependent) Chemistry…4 or 8 credits (score dependent) Chemistry Elective Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 credits Writing Elective Basic Communication…6 credits Writing Elective Basic Communication Communication - Written | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 credits English Elective 3 credits of Basic…6 credits English Elective 3 credits of Basic Communication, 3 credits of Humanities 3 credits of Communication - Written, 3 credits of Humanities | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 credits HIST 2025 and HIST 2030 American…6 credits HIST 2025 and HIST 2030 American History U.S. History and Civic Engagement | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits PSYC 1005 Social Science Social Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits MATH 1065 Mathematics Mathematics (and…3 credits MATH 1065 Mathematics Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 credits Computer Science Elective None None | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 credits ECON 2015 Social Science Social Sciences | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 credits ECON 2020 Social Science Social Sciences | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 credits History Elective Other World…6 credits History Elective Other World Civilization World History and Global Awareness | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 credits ENSC 1200 Natural Sciences Natural…3 credits ENSC 1200 Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| European History | 3 | 6 credits History Elective Western Civilization…6 credits History Elective Western Civilization World History and Global Awareness | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 credits General Elective Social Science Social Sciences | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) Spanish…6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) Spanish Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 credits Computer Science Elective None None | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 credits Art Elective Arts The Arts | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 or 6 credits (score dependent) Music Elective…3 or 6 credits (score dependent) Music Elective Arts The Arts | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 credits Art Elective Arts The Arts | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 credits Art Elective Arts The Arts | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 credits General Elective American History U.S…3 credits General Elective American History U.S. History and Civic Engagement, Diversity | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 6 credits BUSN 1015 and BUSN 2175 None None | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) Chinese…8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) Chinese Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credits Political Science Elective Social…3 credits Political Science Elective Social Science Social Sciences | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 3 credits INFT 2025 None None | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 credits ARTS 1065 Arts The Arts | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) French…6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) French Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 12, 16 or 20 credits (score dependent) German…12, 16 or 20 credits (score dependent) German Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) Italian…6, 9, or 12 credits (score dependent) Italian Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) General…8, 12, or 16 credits (score dependent) General Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| Latin | 3 | 6, 9 or 12 credits (score dependent) General…6, 9 or 12 credits (score dependent) General Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| Physics 1 (Algebra-based) | 3 | 4 credits PHYS 1200 Natural Sciences Natural…4 credits PHYS 1200 Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| Physics 2 (Algebra-based) | 3 | 4 credits PHYS 1201 Natural Sciences Natural…4 credits PHYS 1201 Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 credits Physics Elective Natural Sciences…4 credits Physics Elective Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits Physics Elective Natural Sciences…4 credits Physics Elective Natural Sciences Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) | |
| Research | 3 | 3 or 6 credits (score dependent) General Elective None None | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 or 6 credits (score dependent) General Elective None None | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9, 12, or 15 credits (score dependent) Spanish…9, 12, or 15 credits (score dependent) Spanish Elective Foreign Languages World Languages | |
| US Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credits POLI 2010 Social Science Social Sciences |
Source: catalog.sunyempire.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 319 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 285 |
| Psychology | 261 |
| Education | 118 |
| Business Administration and Management | 118 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 109 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 102 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 69 |
Show the other 14 majors
| Human Development and Family Studies | 68 |
| Art/Art Studies | 64 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 60 |
| Accounting | 54 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 49 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 41 |
| History | 37 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 27 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 26 |
| Social Sciences | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 14 |
| Human Services | 14 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 6 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
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Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
913,485 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Albany International (ALB)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.2 of 20
Elevation
308 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
63.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,940 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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