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SUNY Empire State University

SUNY Empire State University
2 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Official telephone: (518) 587-2100
Toll-free telephone: (800) 847-3000
Fax number: (518) 587-5592
Website: www.esc.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jennifer D'Agostino,
Senior Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 518 587-2100
518 587-9759 (fax)
admissions@esc.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 15
Final filing date for fall: August 30
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Open admissions policy.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: neither required nor recommended
Interview is: required of some
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • R.N. required of nursing program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,177
Number of applicants offered admission: 991 (84%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 335 (34%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 53%
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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