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  • BAH Rate
    $2,265
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✗NO
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✓YES

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Excelsior University

Excelsior University is a 4 Year, Private university located at 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY. Students at Excelsior College can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate degree programs.

Excelsior University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Excelsior University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

Is Excelsior University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Excelsior University is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Excelsior University a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Excelsior University is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

Some tuition costs may not be covered by the GI Bill®. As a result, you may have out-of-pocket costs for which you are responsible to cover your full tuition.

Does Excelsior University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Excelsior University does not offer Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's programs.

This means that some tuition costs may not be fully covered by the GI Bill®. As a result, you may have out-of-pocket costs for which you are responsible to cover your full tuition for a master’s program.

Does Excelsior University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Excelsior University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® benefits rate caps.

What are Excelsior University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Excelsior University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Excelsior University's online tuition rates for active military?

Excelsior University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Excelsior University offer online degree programs?

No, Excelsior University does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Excelsior University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Excelsior University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 0
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 0
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
    • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $2,265
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    ✓YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    ✓YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    ✓YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    ✓YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    ✗NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    ✓YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    ✗NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✓YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✗NO
  • Scholarships for Military
    ✓YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    ✓YES
Costs
  • Textbooks
    $0
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 0
Student Population
  • Student Count
    22,674
    Undergraduate
    3,101
    Graduate
    2,156
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    45%
    Population
  • Female
    55%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Urban
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Nontraditional
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
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