Empire State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
SUNY Empire is accessible, but the bigger question is whether its format and support match how you learn. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your record, and focus on showing steady academics, clear goals, and a plan to stay on track.
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Empire State University facts and stats
Empire State University enrolls about 8,395 undergraduates in a suburban setting. SUNY Empire has a 66% freshman retention rate and a 36% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
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Key Empire State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional SUNY Empire, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve the summer before senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities, because the August 1 Regular Decision deadline means no fall senior retake will arrive in time for SUNY Empire.
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What you'll actually pay
SUNY Empire is a public college with in-state tuition of $7,070 and out-of-state tuition of $16,980. Students can use FAFSA and school aid resources to explore grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships that may help reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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SUNY Empire lists out-of-state tuition at $16,980, while in-state tuition is $7,070, with room and board estimated at $14,230. Actual costs can vary based on fees, course load, housing choices, and financial need. Students should compare the published price with their financial aid offer to understand what they may actually pay.
⬡ LangSmithaf94dc6c-a9e2-4a68-9b11-1067549ddf7cStudent life at Empire State University
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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