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Empire State University
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Interested in attending Empire State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Empire State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

52
%
Acceptance rate
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Empire State University?

52%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Empire State accepted 52% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 604 people applied and 308 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
164 / 355 (46%)
Men
144 / 249 (58%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Empire State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Empire State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Empire State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Empire State considers:

Very Important

  • Application Essay

Not Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Empire State University?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Empire State is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Empire State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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