Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus

855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
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www.mildred-elley.edu
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  • The mission of Mildred Elley is to provide quality career education and technical training to allow students of diverse educational, cultural and personal backgrounds to become successful in an ever-changing global economy. Mildred Elley strives to afford students quality placement opportunities and instill in all of our graduates a desire for lifelong education and learning.

School Highlights

Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus serves 422 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.

Top Rankings

Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty21 staff88 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus has declined by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment422 students1,492 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:125:1
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# Full-Time Students393 students823 students
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# Part-Time Students29 students669 students
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% Asian
2%
7%
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% Hispanic
7%
23%
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% Black
31%
19%
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% White
31%
41%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Unknown races
28%
6%
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Diversity Score0.720.73
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College Completion Rate
33%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,100$35,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,205 is less than the state average of $16,365. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$11,205$16,365
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,000$12,935
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,823$5,500
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Acceptance Rate89%75%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Mrs. Augusta Mildred founded the school in 1917. Since then, the school has grown, became co-educational, added numerous fields to its course offerings, and became a degree-granting, accredited institution of higher education. In 1985, Faith Ann Takes became President of Mildred Elley School. Under her leadership, the school entered an era of change and growth. In ten years, the enrollment grew from thirty-seven to over five hundred students. In 1985, the school became co-educational. In 1989, an evening division was created and has grown to nearly the size of the day division. In 2002, a weekend division was added. Since January 1997, graduates have been able to earn the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. In 1998, Mildred Elley moved into its current location at 800 New Loudon Road in Latham. This modern 21,000 square-foot facility is conveniently located in Latham Circle Mall, close to major access roads in the Capital Region. Our programs offer the most advanced job training available because we know how crucial up-to-date employment skills are to your professional development. We offer Associate's Degree (A.O.S.) and Undergraduate Certificate in Game Design and 3D Animation, Digital Graphics and Multimedia Design, Massage Therapy Degree Program, Business Management Programs, Information Technology Programs, Medical Studies programs, Office Technologies Programs, Paralegal Studies Programs and Travel and Tourism Program. Mildred Elley is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas, certificates, and the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. This accreditation is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus is Bryant & Stratton College-Albany (1.6 miles away).
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  • Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
    Private for-profit
    419 students | 1.60 Mi1259 Central Ave
    Albany, NY 12205
    (866) 948-0571     1.60419
  • Maria College of Albany
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    912 students | 1.80 Mi700 New Scotland Ave
    Albany, NY 12208
    (518) 438-3111     1.80912
  • Memorial College of Nursing
    Private not-for-profit
    114 students | 2.10 Mi600 Northern Blvd
    Albany, NY 12204
    (518) 471-3260     2.10114
  • Hudson Valley Community College
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    (518) 629-4822     5.7010,896
  • Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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  • Students: 422 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,205
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
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