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Ulster County Community College

  • As a public, comprehensive two-year institution dedicated to providing affordable, accessible education, we work within an ever-changing environment to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions; prepare students for success in college and in the workforce; provide enrichment and lifelong learning opportunities; augment learning through the integration and application of emerging technologies; prepare students to live and work in a global society; play an active role in economic development; and enhance the quality of life for residents of Ulster County.

School Highlights

Ulster County Community College serves 2,907 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,907 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,942
  • Out-state tuition: $9,162
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 250 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ulster 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
250 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ulster County Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Ulster County Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,907 students
791 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
973 students
469 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,934 students
322 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Ulster County Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New York.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
204 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
973 students
469 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,934 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
8%
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% Asian
7%
18%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
16%
23%
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% White
4%
3%
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% Hawaiian
62%
40%
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% Two or more races
8%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.286%
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)
$35,100
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,942 is less than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,162 is less than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,942
$5,370
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,162
$10,073
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,028
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,211
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ulster County Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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

  • Ulster County Community College, a dynamic, comprehensive community college, located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, serves over 11,000 credit and noncredit students each year. SUNY Ulster is a student-centered community college providing innovation and excellence in learning. SUNY Ulster offers over 45 different degree, diploma and certificate programs. Each year, during the break between Fall and Spring semesters, we offer a number of one to three credit courses that you can complete in three weeks. SUNY Ulster offers the opportunity for you to complete studies for many careers or to enter fields which require additional education beyond graduation from SUNY Ulster. SUNY Ulster is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY), and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. At SUNY Ulster, there's more to life than language courses, library assignments, and logarithms. There are student activities, clubs, special events, and opportunities to serve in student and college governance...something for you, no matter what your interest beyond the classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ulster County Community College cost?
Ulster County Community College's tuition is approximately $4,942 for In-State students and $9,162 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,907 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,942
  • Out-state tuition: $9,162
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • 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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