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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 3,091 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,091 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,942
  • Out-state tuition: $9,162
  • Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Ulster County 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
165 acres
Total Faculty
87 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Ulster County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Ulster County Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,091 students
953 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,096 students
528 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,995 students
425 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,091 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,096 students
511 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,995 students
495 students
% Asian
3%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
17%
23%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
19%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
58%
37%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.76

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
35%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,942 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,162 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,942
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,162
$10,299
Tuition Notes
$5,480 per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,028
$13,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,211
$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

  • 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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,091 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,942
  • Out-state tuition: $9,162
  • Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • 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 $5,849 per year for in-state students and $10,299 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,823 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New York is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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