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 638 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 638 students
Private-state tuition: $11,205
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 75%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
The student population of Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus has grown by 77% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus diversity score of 0.83 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 177% over five years.
Total Enrollment
638 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
519 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
119 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
638 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
519 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
23%
% Black
31%
18%
% White
25%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
28%
5%
Diversity Score
0.83
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3333%
0.3518%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
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 $16,426. The private state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,205
$16,426
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,583
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,826
$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
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (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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