Genesee Community College is a public, open admission, learner-centered college. The college community values diversity and welcomes all who can benefit as they seek to attain their educational, career and personal goals. Dedicated to meeting the changing needs of individuals and their community, Genesee Community College commits to providing educational experiences which promote educational and social growth, workforce and economic development, and global citizenship. Genesee Community College is an innovative leader, excelling in the provision of educational and cultural opportunities, advanced technologies, service to the region, and linkages to the world.
School Highlights
Genesee Community College serves 4,472 students (35% 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 62%.
The student population of Genesee Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Genesee Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,472 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,556 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
2,916 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
280 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,556 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,916 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
449 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
72%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3013%
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)
$32,700
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,900 is more than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,500 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
SUNY GCC is the best value of any community college in Western
New York. Part of the prestigious SUNY (State University of New
York) education system, and known for its breadth of relevant
academic programs, innovative, high-tech solutions both in and
outside the classroom, and its variety of accessible student
success services. The College offers apartment-style housing, a new
athletics complex, state-of-the-art theatre, and competitive
hands-on learning experiences such as the annual fashion show,
internships, and travel opportunities that provide a complete
educational experience.
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,720 per year for in-state students and $10,320 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,426 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
