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 360 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 360 students
Private-state tuition: $11,205
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 92%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 92% over five years.
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
54 staff
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus has declined by 51% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
360 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
355 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
5 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
1%
24%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
8%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
83%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.74
College Completion Rate
29%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,100
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,205 is less than the state average of $16,522. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,205
$16,522
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,964
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
89%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 360 students
Private-state tuition: $11,205
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 92%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
