School Highlights
Suffolk County Community College serves 20,549 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 20,549 students
- In-state tuition: $5,100
- Out-state tuition: $9,490
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Suffolk County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,469 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Suffolk County Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates 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
Total Faculty
1,469 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Suffolk County Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Suffolk County Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,549 students
791 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
9,328 students
469 students
# Part-Time Students
11,221 students
322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
149 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9,328 students
469 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,221 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
8%
% Asian
8%
18%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
28%
23%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
53%
40%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2548%
0.375%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,700
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,100 is less than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,490 is less than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,100
$5,370
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,490
$10,073
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,001
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Suffolk County Community College cost?
Suffolk County Community College's tuition is approximately $5,100 for In-State students and $9,490 for Out-State students.
What schools are Suffolk County Community College often compared to?
Suffolk County Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Nassau Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Suffolk County Community College's ranking?
Suffolk County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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