Excelsior University is an accredited, not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. Excelsior's academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department and/or have Florida-based licensing. Since 1971, Excelsior has been delivering on its mission to provide educational opportunities to students, with a long history of welcoming learners from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who do not see themselves reflected in traditional higher education.