SUNY Adirondack

640 Bay Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

SUNY Adirondack serves 2,683 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,683 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,302
  • Out-state tuition: $8,172
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

SUNY Adirondack ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 321 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
SUNY Adirondack
(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
321 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of SUNY Adirondack has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The SUNY Adirondack diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,683 students
791 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,349 students
469 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,334 students
322 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of SUNY Adirondack.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,349 students
469 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,334 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
408 students
382 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
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% Asian
4%
18%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
4%
23%
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% White
2%
3%
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% Hawaiian
84%
40%
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2959%
0.375%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,302 is less than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,172 is less than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,302
$5,370
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,172
$10,073
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,841
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,123
$5,500
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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)

School Notes

  • ACC offers extensive Associate degrees and Certificate programs and practices transfer agreements with numerous Colleges and University. The college is small enough to provide rewarding personal interaction between the professor and the student, yet large enough to offer diversity in choice of program. We have high quality transfer courses and curricula for students who wish to pursue their first two years of a four-year degree at ACC before transferring to a four-year college or university. Adirondack Community College offer unparalleled occupational skills training in numerous technical, business and health-care fields geared toward preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations. Adirondack Community College earns high rankings in its academic programs, student satisfaction and career placement, as well as transfer success. As part of the State University of New York, Adirondack Community College (ACC) is a two-year college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does SUNY Adirondack cost?
SUNY Adirondack's tuition is approximately $4,302 for In-State students and $8,172 for Out-State students.
What is SUNY Adirondack's ranking?
SUNY Adirondack ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,683 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,302
  • Out-state tuition: $8,172
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,370 per year for in-state students and $10,073 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,501 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New York is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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