- The mission of Fulton-Montgomery Community College is to be responsive to the changing needs of our society by providing quality accessible transfer and career opportunities, by building relationships with community partners, by disseminating new technologies, by supporting economic development and by fostering cultural and intellectual enrichment.
School Highlights
Fulton-Montgomery Community College serves 1,865 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,865 students
- In-state tuition: $4,168
- Out-state tuition: $7,816
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fulton-Montgomery Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 73% over five years.
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1963
Campus Size
195 acres
Total Faculty
46 staff
43 staff
School Motto
#WHERECAREERSHAPPEN
Student Body
The student population of Fulton-Montgomery Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Fulton-Montgomery Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,865 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
622 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,243 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,865 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
622 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,243 students
495 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
288 students
382 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,168 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,816 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has grown by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,168
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,816
$10,299
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College is located on 195 acres in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains between Albany and Utica, NY. FMCC is dedicated to providing students with a quality education in an environment that nurtures success. With over 45 degree and certificate programs, the college offers small classes, individualized attention, and many diverse programs. Centered around a picturesque campus quad, campus facilities include a Student Union Building, The Evans Library, Communications and Media Arts Building, a Physical Education Building, which houses a state-of-the art Wellness Center, a Classroom Building and an Administration Building. The addition of the NASA-funded Spatial Information Technology Center allows students to study in the disciplines of geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and cartography. As a College of the State University of New York, Fulton-Montgomery Community College offers students an excellent two-year education at a very affordable price. The college offers many different academic certificate and degree programs. Fulton-Montgomery Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All of its programs are registered with the New York State Department of Education and are approved for the training of veterans under the various public laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fulton-Montgomery Community College cost?
Fulton-Montgomery Community College's tuition is approximately $4,168 for In-State students and $7,816 for Out-State students.
What is Fulton-Montgomery Community College's ranking?
Fulton-Montgomery Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition.
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